Why is Volvic Touch of Fruit classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the drink includes industrial ingredients such as citric acid (acidifier), potassium benzoate (preservative), sucralose and acesulfame‑K (non‑nutritive sweeteners), and natural strawberry flavor, it meets the criteria for ultra‑processed foods, which are defined by the presence of additives and processing aids beyond basic preparation.

How do the non‑nutritive sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame‑K affect blood glucose and overall health for consumers, especially diabetics?

Both sucralose and acesulfame‑K provide sweetness without raising blood glucose, making them popular among people with diabetes; however, some studies suggest potential impacts on gut microbiota and long‑term safety, so moderation is advised.

Is Volvic Touch of Fruit suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains only plant‑based ingredients and no gluten, dairy, or animal‑derived components, making it compatible with vegan, keto (due to zero carbs and sugars) and gluten‑free diets, though the artificial sweeteners may be avoided by those seeking only natural foods.

Volvic • 500 ml

Volvic touch of fruit

Beverages

Product Insights

Volvic Touch of Fruit is an artificially sweetened beverage that belongs to the Artificially sweetened beverages family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing non‑nutritive sweeteners, a preservative and an acidifier alongside natural mineral water. While it offers virtually zero sugar, fat and calories, the presence of multiple additives and a modest amount of salt are notable drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal1 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average flavored water, this Volvic Touch of Fruit contains virtually no sugar, fat, or saturated fat, only 0.009 g of salt and 1 kcal per 100 ml, far below the category averages of 5.69 g sugar, 1.04 g fat, 1.28 g saturated fat, 1.06 g salt and 70 kcal.

Ingredients

EAU MINERALE NATURELLE VOLVIC (99,8%), ACIDIFIANT (ACIDE CITRIQUE), AROME NATUREL DE FRAISE AVEC AUTRES AROMES NATURELS, CONSERVATEUR (BENZOATE DE POTASSIUM), EDULCORANTS (SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME-K). INGREDIENTEN VOLVIC NATUURLIJK MINERAALWATER (99.8%). VOEDINGSZUUR (CITROENZUUR), NATUURLIJK AARDBEIAROMA MET ANDERE NATUURLIJKE AROMA'S, CONSERVEERMIDDEL (KALIUMBENZOAAT), ZOETSTOFFEN (SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAAM-K).

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