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

The product uses refined sugar, maltodextrin, glucose syrup and several food‑grade chemicals, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its additive list includes the acidity regulator sodium bicarbonate (E500 ii), the stabilisers sodium triphosphate (E339 ii) and sodium aluminium phosphate (E451), as well as flavourings and a salt component.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Cappuccino Caramel affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 49 g of sugars per 100 g, the drink can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control unless portioned very small. The 1.57 g of salt per 100 g contributes significantly to daily sodium intake and may raise blood pressure, so hypertensive individuals should limit consumption.

Is Cappuccino Caramel suitable for vegans, keto followers, or gluten‑free diets?

The beverage contains lactose, skimmed milk powder and whey protein, so it is not vegan. Its high carbohydrate content (76 g per 100 g) makes it incompatible with a keto diet. It is labeled as gluten‑free, so it can be used by those avoiding gluten.

Hacendado • 250 g

Cappuccino Caramel

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Product Insights

Cappuccino Caramel is a 250 g powdered drink from Hacendado sold at Mercadona, designed to be reconstituted with hot water or milk for a caramel‑flavored cappuccino. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4) and provides 49 g of sugars, 6.3 g of total fat (5.8 g saturated) and 1.57 g of salt per 100 g, delivering about 395 kcal, with a milk allergen warning and no Nutri‑Score listed. The product falls under the milk‑based beverage group in the PNNS classification, is labeled gluten‑free but contains dairy, so it is not suitable for vegans or low‑carb diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal2821 kcal

Fat6.3 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates76 g

Sugars49 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average instant coffee powder, this cappuccino contains roughly seven times more sugar, over three times more fat, and nearly double the salt, delivering about five times the energy per 100 g.

Ingredients

Azúcar, maltodextrina, jarabe de glucosa, _LACTOSA_, café soluble (10%), _LECHE_ desnatada en polvo, grasa de coco, suero _LÁCTEO_ en polvo, aroma, corrector de acidez: E500ii, sal, proteínas _LÁCTEAS_, estabilizantes: E339ii y E451, minerales de la _LECHE_.

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