Why is the Spelt Drink classified as ultra processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is labelled NOVA 4 because it undergoes ultra pasteurisation, contains refined ingredients such as sunflower oil and a natural flavouring, and includes added salt; no synthetic additives are listed, but the processing level qualifies it as ultra processed.

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

With 6 g of sugar and 0.1 g of salt per 100 ml, the beverage adds moderate carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose, requiring careful portion control for diabetics, while the low salt amount is unlikely to significantly impact blood pressure but should still be counted within daily limits.

Based on the ingredients, is this spelt drink suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten free diets?

The product is vegan and complies with halal standards as it contains no animal derivatives, but it is not keto friendly because of its 8.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 ml and it is not gluten free due to the presence of spelt, a gluten containing grain.

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Bebida de Espelta

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Product Insights

Bebida de Espelta is a 1 liter organic spelt based beverage marketed as a plant based milk alternative. It belongs to the plant based milk substitute group (PNNS Groups: Beverages, Plant based milk substitutes), carries a Nutri Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra processed product with modest protein (0.9 g) and fiber (0.5 g) but relatively high sugars (6 g per 100 ml) and low fat. While it offers low saturated fat and salt and is vegan and lactose free, the sugar level and ultra processed status limit its health appeal.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal44 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates8.4 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant based beverage, this spelt drink contains about half the sugar, fat and salt and provides roughly one third the calories per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Agua, _espelta_* (15%), aceite de semillas de girasol*, sal marina y aroma natural*. * Ingredientes ecológicos.

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Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal44 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates8.4 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant based beverage, this spelt drink contains about half the sugar, fat and salt and provides roughly one third the calories per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Agua, _espelta_* (15%), aceite de semillas de girasol*, sal marina y aroma natural*. * Ingredientes ecológicos.

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