Why is Arizona Watermelon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is labelled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies heavily on industrial ingredients such as refined sugar, concentrated fruit juices, stevia glycosides (E960), citric acid (E330), natural flavours, vitamin C (E300), arabic gum (E414) and wood‑resin esters (E445). These additives are typical of highly processed food products rather than whole‑food ingredients.

How does the sugar content in this beverage affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.8 g of sugars per 100 ml (24 g in the full 500 ml can), the drink can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited by people with diabetes. It contains no added salt, so it does not worsen hypertension, but the sugar load remains a concern for heart‑healthy diets.

Is the presence of kiwi in Arizona Watermelon a concern for consumers with a kiwi allergy?

Yes. Kiwi is listed as an allergen in the ingredient list, and the product’s labeling highlights it, so anyone with a known kiwi allergy should avoid this beverage.

Arizona • 500 ml

Arizona watermelon

Beverages

Product Insights

Arizona Watermelon is a 500 ml non‑alcoholic, sweetened beverage marketed under the Arizona brand. Belonging to the Beverages and Artificially sweetened beverages groups, it carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, stevia (E960), citric acid (E330), arabic gum (E414), wood‑resin esters (E445) and vitamin C (E300). While it contains no fat, saturated fat or salt and offers modest fruit‑vegetable content, the product provides relatively low calories but includes moderate sugars and a kiwi allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal23 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates5.6 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweetened beverages, Arizona Watermelon contains fewer sugars (4.8 g vs 5.7 g per 100 ml), no fat or salt, and considerably lower calories (23 kcal vs 70 kcal), but also provides no protein.

Ingredients

Eau, jus de fruits à base de concentré 20% (poire 17%, pastèque 1%, mangue 1%, ananas 0,5%, kiwi 0,5%, cerise 0,01%), sucre, acidifiant: acide citrique, denrées alimentaires colorantes: concentrés de myrtille, de carotte et de patate douce, arôme naturel, antioxydant: acide ascorbique, édulcorant: glycosides de stéviol, stabilisants: gomme arabique et esters glycériques de résine de bois.

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