Why is Batido de chocolate 90% leche classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The beverage is made from milk, sugars and cocoa that are later mixed with several industrial stabilisers and an emulsifier, a process that matches the NOVA 4 definition of ultra‑processed foods. Its additive list includes stabilisers E 407 (alginate), E 412 (guar gum), E 418 (gellan gum), E 451 (silicon dioxide) and the emulsifier E 471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids).

How does the sugar content of this chocolate milk affect a diabetic diet?

With 10 g of sugar per 100 g (about 10 % of the product), the drink can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control unless consumed in very small portions and counted within the daily carbohydrate allowance.

Is the milk used in this chocolate drink a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

The product is made from 2.3 %‑fat cow's milk, which contains lactose; therefore it is not suitable for individuals who are lactose‑intolerant unless they use lactase supplements or choose a lactase‑treated alternative.

Hacendado • 1 L

Batido de chocolate 90% leche

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

This 1 L chocolate milk from Hacendado belongs to the Milk and dairy products group and is a flavoured dairy drink. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, reflecting its high sugar content (10 g per 100 g) and the presence of five food additives such as stabilisers E 407, E 412, E 418, E 451 and emulsifier E 471. While it provides 3.5 g of protein and modest amounts of fat (2.5 g) and salt (0.13 g) per 100 g, the sugar level exceeds the average for chocolate milks and its overall nutritional profile is less favourable for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal81 kcal

Fat2.5 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars10 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate‑milk profile, this drink contains substantially more sugar (10 g vs 7.5 g per 100 g) while offering lower fat, saturated fat, salt and calories.

Ingredients

Leite de 2,3% de matéria gorda (93%), açúcar, frutose, cacau magro (1%), estabilizadores (E 407, E412, E418 e E 451), emulsionante (E471) e aroma natural.

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Hacendado

200 ml