Why is Natillas vainilla classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from UHT milk, milk cream and several industrial ingredients such as modified starch, stabilisers, carrageenan (E 407), pectin (E 440a), synthetic colourants, carotenes and flavourings, which together qualify it as ultra‑processed according to the NOVA classification.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or blood‑glucose‑controlled diet?

With 15 g of sugar per 100 g, the custard can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose levels, so people managing diabetes should limit portion size or choose lower‑sugar alternatives.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the recipe contains UHT milk and milk cream, which are major dairy allergens and contain lactose, making the product unsuitable for anyone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

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Natillas vainilla

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Natillas vainilla is a refrigerated vanilla custard classified under the Milk and dairy products group, specifically dairy desserts. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, offering low fat (2.4 g) and low salt (0.1 g) per 100 g but a high sugar level of 15 g, and it contains additives such as carrageenan (E 407), pectin (E 440a), colorants and flavorings. While it provides a smooth creamy texture and protein (3 g), the elevated sugar and presence of several additives make it less suitable for low‑sugar or clean‑label diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal102 kcal

Fat2.4 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars15 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert, this vanilla custard contains significantly more sugar (15 g vs 11.05 g) while providing less fat (2.4 g vs 4.89 g) and lower salt (0.1 g vs 0.58 g).

Ingredients

leche UHT, leche crema, azúcar, almidón modificado, estabilizantes, carragenanos, pectinas, colorantes, carotenos, aroma

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Hacendado

500g