Why is Bebida de chufa sin lactosa classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink includes several industrial ingredients such as the emulsifier citrus mono‑ and diglycerides (E472c), the stabiliser carrageenan (E407), and two non‑nutritive sweeteners, sucralose (E955) and acesulfame‑K (E950), as well as lemon flavour and cinnamon, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 2.3 g of sugar and 0 g of salt per 100 ml, the beverage is low in both sugar and sodium, making it a relatively safe option for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure, though the presence of artificial sweeteners means individual tolerance should be considered.

Based on its ingredients, is this beverage suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, lactose‑free and keto diets?

The drink is certified vegan, gluten‑free and lactose‑free, but it contains 3.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 ml, mainly from tiger nuts, which exceeds the typical carbohydrate limit for strict keto diets.

Hacendado • 1 l

Bebida de chufa sin lactosa

Beverages

Product Insights

The product is a 1‑liter plant‑based milk alternative made from water, tiger nuts, soy protein and lemon‑cinnamon flavor, marketed as a lactose‑free chufa drink. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed status due to added emulsifiers (E472c), stabiliser (E407), and non‑nutritive sweeteners (E955, E950). Nutritionally, it provides 39.9 kcal, 2.5 g fat (0.7 g saturated), 2.3 g sugars and 0 g salt per 100 ml, offering low sugar and salt but modest protein (0.7 g) and fiber (0.1 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal40 kcal

Fat2.5 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates3.6 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based milk drink, this chufa beverage contains about one‑quarter the sugar (2.3 g vs 10.75 g), less than half the fat (2.5 g vs 6.97 g), markedly lower saturated fat, virtually no salt and roughly one‑third the calories per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Agua, chufas, emulgente: ésteres cítricos de mono y diglicéridos de ácidos grasos (E-472c), proteína de soja, estabilizador: carragenatos (E-407), edulcorantes: sucralosa (E-955) y acesulfame (E-950), aromas de limón y canela. (Nota del redactor: Se ha comprobado con el fabricante que el emulgente E-472c es de origen no animal).

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