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GAIL's Bakery Cortado: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt
A Semi-skimmed milk, Single of GAIL's Bakery Cortado contains 38 kcal, 2.3g of sugar (0.6 teaspoons) and 0mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 1 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Milk
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Cortado
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NHS guidance: max 200mg/day in pregnancy
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: GAIL's Bakery Cortado
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Whole milk (Single)
50 kcal
0.06g
2.4g
0.6 tsp
2.4g
2.6g
Semi-skimmed milk (Single)
38 kcal
0.06g
2.3g
0.6 tsp
2.3g
2.6g
Oat drink (Single)
47 kcal
0.07g
2.9g
0.7 tsp
4.7g
0.6g
Soya drink (Single)
45 kcal
0.07g
2.5g
0.6 tsp
2.5g
3g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in GAIL's Bakery Cortado
GAIL's Bakery Cortado contains 2.3g of sugar per Semi-skimmed milk, Single (0.6 teaspoons). Sugar level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: GAIL's Bakery Cortado
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Semi-skimmed milk, Single
2.3g 8%
2.3g 8%
2.3g 8%
2.3g 10%
2.3g 12%
Teaspoons
0.6 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in GAIL's Bakery Cortado
GAIL's Bakery Cortado contains 0.06g of salt per Semi-skimmed milk, Single. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: GAIL's Bakery Cortado
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Semi-skimmed milk, Single
0.06g 1%
0.06g 1%
0.06g 1%
0.06g 1%
0.06g 2%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in GAIL's Bakery Cortado
Calories by portion: GAIL's Bakery Cortado
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Semi-skimmed milk, Single
38 kcal 2%
38 kcal 2%
38 kcal 2%
38 kcal 2%
38 kcal 3%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in GAIL's Bakery Cortado
Saturated fat by portion: GAIL's Bakery Cortado
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Semi-skimmed milk, Single
0.5g 3%
0.5g 2%
0.5g 3%
0.5g 3%
0.5g 3%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is GAIL's Bakery Cortado ultra-processed?
NOVA 1: unprocessed or minimally processed
Equal parts espresso and steamed milk — unprocessed/minimally processed.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Double espresso, steamed milk.
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: GAIL's Bakery Cortado
Milk
Present
Wheat / Gluten
Not present
Egg
Not present
Soya
Not present
Peanuts
Not present
Tree Nuts
Not present
Fish
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites
Not present
GAIL's food and drinks are made by hand in our bakeries. We use many ingredients and shared equipment, therefore we cannot guarantee our food and drinks are free from allergens.
Frequently asked questions
A Semi-skimmed milk, Single of GAIL's Bakery Cortado contains 38 kcal — 2% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake. Calories vary with milk choice — use the calculator above for your exact combination.
A Semi-skimmed milk, Single contains 2.3g of sugar — 0.6 teaspoons. This drink is moderate in free sugar. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
A Semi-skimmed milk, Single contains 0.06g of salt. This drink is relatively low in salt at 1% of the adult daily limit.
Cortado contains approximately 0mg of caffeine — it is caffeine-free. The NHS recommends a maximum of 400mg per day for most adults, and 200mg per day during pregnancy.
Cortado is suitable for vegetarians. Choose oat, soya or another plant-based milk to make it vegan.
Cortado contains: Milk. GAIL's food and drinks are made by hand in our bakeries. We use many ingredients and shared equipment, therefore we cannot guarantee our food and drinks are free from allergens.
Cortado is classified as NOVA 1. Equal parts espresso and steamed milk — unprocessed/minimally processed.
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Source: Source: GAIL's Bakery official Beverages Nutrition & Allergen Guide (Summer 2026), FatSecret UK nutrition database. NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
