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

The product combines many industrial ingredients such as modified corn starch, a stabilizer (trisodium citrate), a thickener (carrageenan) and flavorings, and it includes several food additives like the dyes bija norbixin and curcumin (E100, E160b), trisodium citrate (E331) and carrageenan (E407), which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar content of Natillas Vainilla affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 15.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the pudding can cause significant blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes; although its salt is low, the high sugar still poses a concern for overall cardiovascular health.

Is the milk in Natillas Vainilla a concern for lactose‑intolerant individuals?

Yes; the product contains 81 % whole pasteurised milk and about 6.2 g of lactose per 100 g, so lactose‑intolerant consumers should avoid or limit consumption.

Hacendado • 500g

Natillas Vainilla

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Natillas Vainilla is a vanilla‑flavored creamy dairy pudding sold under the Hacendado brand at Mercadona in Spain. It belongs to the Dairy desserts family, carries a Nutri‑Score of C (7 points) and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product; per 100 g it provides 127 kcal, 4.4 g fat (3.1 g saturated), 3.8 g protein and 15.3 g sugars, while salt is low at 0.18 g. The formulation offers calcium and a smooth texture, but the high sugar level, presence of several additives (E100, E160b, E331, E407) and moderate saturated fat detract from its health profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal127 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates18.1 g

Sugars15.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert, this vanilla pudding contains markedly more sugar (15.3 g vs 11.0 g) and saturated fat (3.1 g vs 2.8 g) while offering less protein (3.8 g vs 6.7 g) and virtually no fiber.

Ingredients

whole pasteurized milk 81%, sugar, skimmed milk powder, modified corn starch, cream, flavorings, dyes (bija norbixin, curcumin), stabilizer (trisodium citrate), thickener (carrageenan),

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