Why is Auchan mango kefir classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 denotes foods that contain industrial formulations with multiple added ingredients; this kefir includes non‑nutritive sweeteners (sucralose E955 and acesulfame‑K E950), a natural flavour, a colourant (carotene E160a), a stabiliser (pectin E440) and an acidity regulator (lactic acid E270), all of which move it into the ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this kefir affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.9 g of sugar and only 0.13 g of salt per 100 g, the product is low in both sugar and sodium, making it a relatively safe option for people managing blood glucose or blood pressure, provided it fits within their overall daily carbohydrate and sodium limits.

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

Yes; the kefir is made from pasteurised whole milk, which contains lactose and is listed as a milk allergen, so individuals with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy should avoid it.

Auchan, PLN

Kéfir sabor a mango

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Auchan mango-flavored kefir is a fermented dairy drink made of 95 % pasteurised whole milk and a mango preparation, placing it in the Milk and yogurt subgroup of the PNNS food classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting the presence of added sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame‑K), a natural flavour, carotene colour, pectin stabiliser and lactic acid, while providing 58 kcal, 3.3 g fat (2.2 g saturated), 3.9 g sugars, 3.2 g protein and only 0.13 g salt per 100 g. The product delivers a modest amount of protein and low salt, but its saturated‑fat level is moderate and it contains milk, which is an allergen, and non‑nutritive sweeteners that some consumers may wish to avoid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal58 kcal

Fat3.3 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates3.9 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average kefir (7.46 g sugars, 5.97 g fat, 3.71 g saturated fat, 1.03 g salt and 113 kcal per 100 g), this mango kefir provides roughly half the sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, about half the calories, and slightly less protein (3.2 g vs 3.76 g).

Ingredients

LECHE ENTERA PASTEURIZADA (94,98%), PREPARADO SABOR A MANGO (5%) (AGUA, AROMA NATURAL, COLORANTE: CAROTENOS, ESTABILIZANTE: PECTINAS, CORRECTOR DE ACIDEZ: ÁCIDO LÁCTICO, EDULCORANTES: SUCRALOSA Y ACESULFAMO K), LEVADURAS DE KÉFIR (DEBARYOMYCES SP., SACCHAROMYCES SP.) Y FERMENTOS LÁCTICOS (LACTOCOCCUS LACTIS, LEUCONOSTOC SP., LACTOBACILUS SP. Y STREPTOCOCCOS TERMOPHILUS).

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