Why is Tassimo cappuccino goût choco classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many industrial ingredients such as added sugars, glucose syrup, fully hydrogenated coconut fat, several emulsifiers (E471, E433, soy lecithin), a stabilizer (E340) and an anti‑caking agent (E551), which together meet the criteria for the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Tassimo cappuccino goût choco affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 8 g of sugar per 100 g, the drink can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 0.2 g of salt per 100 g is close to average and may contribute to sodium intake for people monitoring blood pressure.

Is the milk protein in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes; the formulation includes skimmed milk powder, whole milk powder, whey powder and added milk proteins, all of which contain lactose and milk proteins that can trigger reactions in individuals with lactose intolerance or milk allergy.

Maxwell House • 208 g

Tassimo cappuccino goût choco

Beverages

Product Insights

Tassimo cappuccino goût choco is a chocolate‑flavored instant coffee capsule designed for Tassimo machines, belonging to the beverages category (coffee and instant drinks). It is an ultra‑processed product (NOVA group 4) that contains 8 g of sugars, 1 g of fat (0.8 g saturated) and 1.8 g of protein per 100 g, with milk and soy allergens present. While it offers a convenient cocoa‑coffee taste, its high sugar level, added emulsifiers, anti‑caking agents and fully hydrogenated coconut fat lower its overall nutritional quality.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal53 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates9 g

Sugars8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical instant coffee drinks, this product has higher sugars (8 g vs 5.24 g), more fat (1 g vs 0.81 g) and calories (53 kcal vs 39 kcal) per 100 g, while its salt content is slightly below the average (0.2 g vs 0.21 g).

Ingredients

Sucre (40%), lait écrémé en poudre (20%), lait entier en poudre, cacao maigre en poudre (8.5%), café soluble (6.5%), sirop de glucose, lactosérum en poudre (de lait), graisse de noix de coco totalement hydrogénée, sel, protéines de lait, stabilisant (E340), anti-agglomérant (E551), émulsifiants (E471, E433, lécithine de soja). UK/IE COCOA DRINK WITH SUGAR, SKIMMED MILK POWDER AND INSTANT COFFEE Ingredients: Sugar (40%), skimmed milk powder (20%), whole milk powder, fat reduced COcoa powder (8.5%), soluble coffee (6.5%), glucose syrup, sweet whey powder (from milk), fully hydrogenated coconut fat, salt, milk protein, stabilizer (E340), anti-caking agent (ES51), emulsifiers (E471, E433, soy lecithin). ES PREPARADO PARA BEBIDA DE CACAO CON AZÚCAR, LECHE DESNATADA EN POLVO Y CAFE SOLUBLE, Ingredientes: Azúcar (40%), leche desnatada en polvo (20%), leche entera en polvo, cacao desgrasado en polvo (8,5%), café soluble (6,5%), jarabe de glucosa, suero de leche en polvo, grasa de coco totalmente hidrogenada, sal, proteinas de leche, estabilizante (E340), antiaglomerante (E551), emulgentes (E471, E433, lecitina de soja) DE/AT/CH KAKAOGETRÄNKEZUBEREITUNG MIT LÖSLICHEM BOHNENKAFFEE UND

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