Why is Organic Master Brew Kombucha Raspberry Lemon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes added cane sugar, a purified stevia leaf extract (E960), natural flavorings, black tea essence, and a caffeine extract from green coffee beans, all of which are industrially processed ingredients that move the drink beyond minimally processed teas.

How does the sugar and salt content in this kombucha affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With roughly 2 g of sugar per 100 ml and only 0.01 g of salt, the drink contributes a modest amount of carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels in diabetics, while its very low salt content has minimal impact on blood pressure for those with hypertension.

Is this kombucha suitable for vegan, keto, gluten‑free or other strict diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, making the beverage gluten‑free and likely vegan despite a "maybe" status for the kombucha culture; however, the presence of added cane sugar means it is not keto‑compatible.

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Organic Master Brew Kombucha Raspberry Lemon

Beverages

Product Insights

Organic Master Brew Kombucha Raspberry Lemon is an organic, fermented tea‑based beverage that falls under the Beverages and Artificially sweetened beverages categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the presence of added sugars, a non‑nutritive sweetener (stevia) and several processed flavor extracts. Nutritionally, the drink is low in fat and salt and provides about 2 g of sugar per 100 ml, which is modest but still contributes calories, while offering none of the protein or fiber found in whole‑food drinks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Added Sugars4.5 g

Fruits & Vegetables4.4 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage in its category, this kombucha contains about 2 g of sugar, 0 g fat and 0.01 g salt per 100 ml, all well below the category averages of 5.7 g sugar, 1.0 g fat and 1.1 g salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sparkling water, kombucha culture (filtered water, black tea*, green tea*, natural flavor*)*, filtered water, cane sugar*, raspberry juice concentrate*, bacillus coagulans mtcc 5856, lemon extract*, ginger extract*, black tea*, black tea essence*, caffeine (green coffee bean extract)*, green tea*, purified stevia leaf extract*.

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