Is Actimel vegan?

Actimel,Danone · Barcode 8001630005429 · Automated ingredient assessment

The short answer

No — not vegan

Contains milk, cream. Contains milk and cream, which are animal-derived.

Why it is not veganmilk, cream
23 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2024-04-17

Based on the recorded recipe, not certification. Match it with your current package.

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Evidence, not a guess

What the ingredient list tells us

skimmed milk, milk cream, liquid sugar (sucrose: 9%), fruit juices based on concentrated juices 2.1% - orange, mandarin, lemon - , dextrose, stabilizers: modified tapioca starch, pectin, milk mineral salts, flavorings, acidity regulators: sodium citrate, calcium citrate, probiotic: l, casei (lactobacillus paracasei subsp, cncm paracasei 1-3689), milk ferments: s,thermophilus, lbulgaricus, vitamins b6 and d3,

Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.

Animal-derived ingredients identified

milk

Milk is an animal-derived dairy ingredient.

cream

Cream is dairy-derived unless explicitly identified as plant-based.

Ingredients with an unresolved source

flavourings

Unspecified flavourings may contain carriers or ingredients of animal origin.

probiotic: l

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

cncm paracasei 1-3689

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

lbulgaricus

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

sucrose

The source or production method of sucrose can vary, so it is not always vegan.

Stabiliser

This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.

Lactobacillus

The source or production method of Lactobacillus can vary, so it is not always vegan.

ferment

The source or production method of ferment can vary, so it is not always vegan.

Recognised ingredient entries (23)
skimmed milkmilk creamliquid sugarsucrosefruit juices based on concentrated juicesorangemandarinlemondextrosestabilizers: modified tapioca starchpectinmilk mineral saltsflavoringsacidity regulators: sodium citratecalcium citrateprobiotic: lcaseilactobacillus paracasei subspcncm paracasei 1 3689milk ferments: sthermophiluslbulgaricusvitamins b6 and d3

Allergens, trace warnings & additives

Allergen names found in the ingredient text

Milk

Detected from the recipe text, not a complete allergen declaration or an allergy-safety assessment.

Declared allergens in the record

milk

Precautionary “may contain” information

No trace statement is recorded. Absence of data does not mean absence of cross-contact.

Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.

Additives listed

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Labels reported by the source

no glutenno preservativespalm oil content unknownnon veganvegetarian status unknown

These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.

Nutrition & processing, separately explained

Source Nutri-Score
E
Source NOVA group
4 of 4
Veganory indicator
16/100
Indicator inputs
Nutrition + processing

Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.

Source values per 100 g or 100 ml, as supplied by the record. Confirm the basis on the package; these are not per-serving values.
Energy77 kcal
Fat1.5 g
Saturated fat1 g
Carbohydrate12.1 g
Sugars12 g
Fibre0.1 g
Protein2.8 g
Salt0.1 g
Sodium0.04 g
How our indicator is calculated

When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.

Vegan alternatives to explore

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Questions about this product

Is this answer valid for every Actimel,Danone product?

No. This page covers Actimel, barcode 8001630005429. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.

What still needs to be confirmed?

The source of flavourings, probiotic: l, cncm paracasei 1-3689, lbulgaricus, sucrose, Stabiliser, Lactobacillus, ferment, Streptococcus thermophilus needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.

Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?

No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.

What if my label is different?

Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.

Sources & how this page is made

Product data: Open Food Facts record for 8001630005429 · Open Database License (ODbL).

Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.

Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.

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