Why is Caribe Fruta y Leche Sin Azúcares Añadidos classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several industrially manufactured components, rehydrated skimmed milk powder, a variable fruit‑concentrate, pectin as a stabiliser, citric acid and sodium citrate as acidity regulators, the non‑nutritive sweetener sucralosa, added vitamins and flavourings, each of which is produced through multiple processing steps, placing the beverage in the NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed) category.

How does the sugar content of this beverage affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3 g of sugar and virtually no salt per 100 ml, the drink provides a modest carbohydrate load while keeping sodium intake negligible; it can be included in controlled portions for diabetics or those monitoring blood pressure, but it still contributes to daily sugar totals and should be consumed in moderation, especially for strict low‑sugar plans.

Is this drink suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The beverage is not vegan because it contains skimmed milk powder, but it is gluten‑free as no gluten‑containing ingredients are present. It is not keto‑friendly due to about 6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 ml. The ingredients are generally considered halal, though official certification would be needed for definitive confirmation.

Hacendado

Caribe Fruta y Leche Sin Azúcares Añadidos

Beverages

Product Insights

Caribe Fruta y Leche Sin Azúcares Añadidos is an artificially sweetened fruit‑and‑milk beverage from the Hacendado range, positioned in the artificially sweetened beverages group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as a ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) due to ingredients such as rehydrated skimmed milk powder, fruit‑concentrate, pectin stabiliser, citric‑acid regulators and the non‑nutritive sweetener sucralosa. Nutritionally it is low in fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but provides modest protein (0.5 g/100 ml) and contains 3 g of sugars per 100 ml, which, while lower than the average beverage, still contributes carbohydrates.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables20 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage (5.69 g sugar, 1.04 g fat, 1.28 g saturated fat, 1.06 g salt and 70 kcal per 100 g), this drink contains only 3 g sugar, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g salt and about 15 kcal per 100 ml, making it markedly lower in calories and most macronutrients.

Ingredients

Agua, zumo de frutas en proporción variable a partir de concentrado 20% (manzana, uva, naranja y piña), leche desnatada en polvo rehidratada (12%), estabilizante (pectina), correctores de acidez (ácido citrico y citratos de sodio), edulcorante (sucralosa), vitaminas C, E, A y B-caroteno y aromas. *Contiene azúcares naturalmente presentes.

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