Why is Fruit Shoot Tropical classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Fruit Shoot Tropical is classified as ultra-processed because it includes added sugar, fruit concentrates, acidifiers and colourants that are produced through industrial processing, and it contains the additives citric acid (E330) and carotenoid colour (E160).

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

With 5.2 g of sugars per 100 ml, the drink provides a moderate amount of carbohydrates; diabetics should count it toward their daily sugar allowance, and while its salt is negligible, the sugar still raises blood glucose, so portion control is advised for both diabetic and hypertensive individuals.

Based on the ingredient list, is Fruit Shoot Tropical suitable for strict diets such as Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten-Free?

The ingredient list contains only water, fruit juices, fruit purees, acerola extract, citric acid, natural flavourings and colour, and no animal-derived substances or gluten, so the product is suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets; however, its sugar content makes it unsuitable for a strict keto diet, and halal compliance depends on the source of the added sugar.

Fruit Shoot, Teisseire • 20 cl

Fruit shoot tropical

Beverages

Product Insights

Fruit Shoot Tropical is a fruit-flavoured drink classified in the Sweetened beverages sub-category of Beverages. It earns a Nutri-Score of C and contains 5.2 g of sugars per 100 ml, virtually no fat or salt, and added vitamin C from acerola extract, making it relatively low in calories and sodium compared with many soft drinks. However, it is an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4) with added sugar, citric acid (E330) and carotenoid colour (E160), so it is not a whole-food beverage and its sugar content may still be a concern for those limiting added sugars.

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

Carbohydrates5.2 g

Sugars5.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage (15.7 g sugar, 0.73 g fat, 0.7 g saturated fat, 0.35 g salt per 100 g), Fruit Shoot Tropical contains only 5.2 g sugar, virtually no fat or saturated fat, and negligible salt, positioning it as a lower-sugar, lower-fat option within its category.

Ingredients

Eau (85%), jus et purées de fruits partiellement à base de concentrés 10% (orange 4,1 %, pomme 4%, ananas 1%, fruit de la passion 07 %, goyave 0,1%, banane 0,1 %), sucre, extrait d'acérola, acidifiant: acide citrique, arômes naturels, colorant: caroténoïdes.

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Fruit Shoot, Teisseire

1.25 L