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

The product contains many industrial ingredients such as sugar, glucose syrup, fully hydrogenated coconut fat, maltodextrin, whey protein, milk powder, lactose and several food‑grade additives (stabiliser E340, thickener E1450, anti‑caking agent E551). The presence of these refined components and multiple additives places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 49.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the drink can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control. The 0.6 g of salt per 100 g contributes to higher sodium intake, which may increase blood pressure and is not recommended for hypertensive individuals.

Is the whey protein and milk present in this cappuccino a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes. The formulation includes whey protein, partially skimmed milk powder, whey permeate and lactose, all derived from milk, and the label lists milk as an allergen. Individuals with dairy allergy or intolerance should avoid this product.

Maxwell House • 305 g

Cappuccino goût Noisettes

Beverages

Product Insights

Maxwell House Hazelnut Flavored Cappuccino is an instant coffee‑based beverage that falls under the Beverages group. It is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product and carries no Nutri‑Score, reflecting its high levels of sugar (49.7 g/100 g), fat (9.9 g/100 g, of which 9.7 g are saturated) and salt (0.6 g/100 g). While it delivers a quick coffee flavor with hazelnut notes, the excessive added sugars and multiple additives (E340, E1450, E551) make it a less health‑conscious choice.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal401 kcal

Fat9.9 g

Saturated Fat9.7 g

Carbohydrates74.9 g

Sugars49.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage, this cappuccino contains about ten times more sugar, twelve times more fat, and nearly three times more salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sucre, sirop de glucose, graisse totalement hydrogénée (noix de coco), café soluble (9,8%), maltodextrine, protéine de lactosérum (de LAIT), LAIT partiellement écrémé en poudre, perméat de lactosérum (de LAIT), lactose (de LAIT), stabilisants (E340, E1450), sel, anti-agglomérants (E551), arômes,

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