Why is Children’s dairy dessert with strawberry and banana classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes multiple industrially processed ingredients such as added sugars, fruit purees, rice starch, natural flavorings, a pectin thickener and citric‑acid regulator, all of which go beyond simple min‑imally processed foods.

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

With 10 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can contribute to blood‑glucose spikes and should be limited by people with diabetes, while its low salt level (0.09 g) has minimal impact on blood‑pressure control, though the overall calorie and fat load remain considerations for heart‑healthy eating.

Is the milk in this product a concern for individuals with dairy allergy?

Yes; the drink contains fermented milk (57 %) and pasteurized milk (23 %), making dairy the primary ingredient and a confirmed allergen, so anyone with a milk allergy should avoid it.

Hacendado • 100 g

Postre lácteo infantil de fresa y plátano

Beverages

Product Insights

The product is a children's sweetened fermented dairy beverage (strawberry‑banana flavored yogurt drink) sold under the Hacendado brand at Mercadona. It belongs to the sweetened‑beverages group and provides 94 kcal, 2.7 g protein, 1.1 g fiber and 10 g sugars per 100 g, with low salt (0.09 g) but relatively high fat (3.2 g, saturated 2.2 g) compared with typical sweetened dairy drinks. The beverage carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of additives such as citric acid (E330) and pectin (E440).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal94 kcal

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars10 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened dairy beverage, this product contains more than four times the protein (2.7 g vs 1.06 g), slightly more fiber (1.1 g vs 0.8 g), lower sugar (10 g vs 15.7 g) and salt (0.09 g vs 0.35 g), but considerably higher fat (3.2 g vs 0.73 g) and calories (94 kcal vs 80.7 kcal).

Ingredients

Leche pasteurizada después de la fermentación (57,13%) (lactosa), leche pasteurizada (23,2%) (lactosa), azúcar, puré de fresa (6%), puré de plátano (3,46%), almidón de arroz, aroma natural de zumo de plátano, aroma natural, espesante (pectina), regulador de acidez (ácido cítrico anhídro).

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