Why is Protein Smoothie classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is labelled NOVA 4 because its formulation includes several industrial ingredients such as added cane sugar, natural flavourings, a lactase enzyme and carrageenan (E 407) used as a thickener, all of which go beyond simple whole‑food processing.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Protein Smoothie affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 5.9 g of sugar per 100 g the product contains less sugar than the average flavoured‑milk category, but it still adds a measurable carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose, so diabetics should count it toward their daily carbohydrate allowance; the salt content is very low (0.06 g per 100 g), making it unlikely to impact blood pressure for most hypertensive individuals.

Is the carrageenan used in Protein Smoothie a concern for digestive health?

Carrageenan is a food‑grade thickening agent approved by regulatory agencies and is safe at the concentrations normally used in beverages, although some studies suggest it may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in sensitive people, so those with known digestive sensitivities may wish to avoid it.

Rokeby • 425 ml

Protein Smoothie Dutch Chocolate

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Protein Smoothie is an Australian-made chocolate-flavoured milkshake marketed as a high-protein beverage, containing low-fat milk, cream, cocoa and cane sugar. It delivers 7.1 g of protein and 0.83 g of calcium per 100 g while remaining low in fat (1.5 g), saturated fat (1.1 g), sugar (5.9 g) and salt (0.06 g), however it is classified as an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4) and includes added sugar (14.5 g per 100 ml) and the additive carrageenan (E 407). Because it falls under the "Milk and dairy products" PNNS group, it carries a "not-applicable" Nutri-Score, reflecting its status as a dietary supplement rather than a conventional food.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal67 kcal

Fat1.5 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Trans Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average flavoured‑milk products, this smoothie contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but provides considerably more protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

low fat milk, cane sugar, cream, cocoa (1%), natural flavours, lactase enzyme, carrageenan.

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Rokeby • 425 ml

Protein Smoothie Dutch Chocolate

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal67 kcal

Fat1.5 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Trans Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average flavoured‑milk products, this smoothie contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but provides considerably more protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

low fat milk, cane sugar, cream, cocoa (1%), natural flavours, lactase enzyme, carrageenan.

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35%

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