Introduction:Recently, the Shanghai Consumer Council conducted an investigation into the "Mango Yogurt Smoothie" from the popular tea drink brand Mogu YouSuan (Milk Honey), revealing that despite its healthy image, the product contains high levels of fat and hidden sugars. Even when customers ordered the "no added sugar" version, sucrose and maltose were still detected, with fat content far exceeding reasonable limits. This article delves into the test data, uncovers the controversial aspects of the ingredients, and offers practical advice for choosing freshly made beverages.
Following an investigation into Shu Yi Xiao Xian Cao, on March 13th, the Shanghai Municipal Consumer Rights Protection Commission turned its focus to another well-known tea drink brand—Mogu YouSuan—and raised questions about the ingredients of its best-selling product, the "Mango Yogurt Smoothie." The investigation zeroed in on the accuracy of the beverage’s nutritional labeling, particularly the sources of fat and sugar.
The Consumer Council's test results showed that although Mogu YouSuan’s "Mango Yogurt Smoothie" claims to be made with "9 types of probiotic grassland yogurt × fresh mango," the actual test data were surprising. The drink contains only0.75 grams of proteinand0.88 grams of lactoseper 100 grams, far below the nutritional standards of regular yogurt. In comparison, a simply formulated pre-packaged yogurt contains4 grams of protein,3 grams of lactose, and5 grams of fatper 100 grams, indicating that the proportion of actual yogurt in Mogu YouSuan’s product may be relatively low.
More notably, the fat content of the drink is as high as2.44 grams per 100 grams, which is 3.25 times the protein content and 2.77 times the lactose content. The Consumer Council explicitly pointed out that this excess fat "does not come from yogurt or mango," and urged the brand to clarify what specific ingredients were added. Moreover, even when consumers chose the "no added sugar" option, the tests still detected4.2 grams of sucrose per 100 gramsand0.38 grams of maltose per 100 grams, exposing the presence of hidden sugars.
Experts explain that the natural nutritional composition of milk is primarily composed of protein (2.5%–4%), fat (about 3.2% in whole milk), and lactose (4.5%–4.8%). Although yogurt fermented by lactic acid bacteria reduces lactose content, the ratios of protein and fat remain relatively stable. The data from Mogu YouSuan’s product clearly deviates from these norms, raising concerns about the transparency of its formulation.
This incident quickly trended on Weibo, reflecting growing consumer attention to the health labeling of freshly made drinks. Since on-site prepared foods often lack clearly displayed ingredient lists, consumers usually have to rely on brand marketing when making choices. The Consumer Council emphasized that brands have a responsibility to provide accurate information to protect consumers’ right to know.
When purchasing freshly made beverages, it is advisable to pay attention to details in the nutritional labeling, such as whether the ratio of protein to lactose is reasonable, and to prioritize brands that disclose their formulations. If a drink is advertised as "sugar-free" but tastes overly sweet, it may contain starch hydrolysates or other sugar substitutes, warranting increased vigilance.
The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.
