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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on refined ingredients such as added sugar, malted barley extract, concentrated citrus juices and three approved food additives, carbon dioxide (E290) for carbonation, citric acid (E330) as an acidifier, and acacia gum (E414) as a stabiliser, rather than being a minimally processed whole food.

How does the sugar content in Tourtel Twist affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.3 g of sugars per 100 ml, the drink contributes a moderate amount of simple carbs that can raise blood glucose levels, so people managing diabetes should limit consumption; the salt level is very low (0.01 g per 100 ml), so it does not pose a significant concern for hypertension.

Is the malted barley in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, malted barley provides gluten, and the product is flagged with a gluten allergen, therefore it should be avoided by individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

TOURTEL • 33 cl

Tourtel twist - Bière sans alcool

Beverages

Product Insights

Tourtel Twist is an alcohol‑free beer marketed as a non‑alcoholic beverage, belonging to the Beverages family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, containing three food‑additive codes (E290 carbon dioxide, E330 citric acid, and E414 acacia gum) and a gluten source from malted barley. Nutritionally it provides low fat and salt, modest protein (0.2 g per 100 ml), but 5.3 g of sugars per 100 ml, which places it above the low‑sugar threshold for sweetened beverages.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal32 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates7.6 g

Sugars5.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average non‑alcoholic beverage, Tourtel Twist contains about one‑third the sugar (5.3 g vs 15.7 g), virtually no fat or saturated fat, and roughly one‑twentieth the salt and calories, making it a relatively low‑energy, low‑fat option.

Ingredients

Eau, sucre, malt d'orge, jus de citron vert à base de concentré (1%), CO2, jus de citron à base de concentré (0.4%),arômes naturels de citron vert et de menthe avec autres arômes naturels, acidifiant: acide citrique, extrait concentré de citron, stabilisant : gomme d'acacia, extrait de houblon.

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