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

It is classified as ultra-processed because it combines refined sugar, concentrated fruit juice, and several industrial additives such as citric acid (E330), potassium sorbate (E202), dimethyl dicarbonate (E242), pectin (E440a), natural apricot flavour, other natural flavours, and added vitamins, all of which are typical of NOVA 4 products.

How does the sugar content in this drink affect diabetic or hypertensive individuals?

With 5.7 g of sugars per 100 ml (about 57 g per litre), the beverage can raise blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should limit intake; it contains no added salt, so it does not directly impact hypertension, but the extra calories may influence weight management, which can indirectly affect blood pressure.

Is the presence of orange in the ingredient list a concern for people with citrus allergies?

Yes, the drink includes orange concentrate (approximately 6.2 % of the fruit juice component), which is a recognized allergen, so individuals allergic to citrus or orange should avoid this product.

Fruit Shoot, Teisseire • 12 x 20 cl

Fruit shoot multivitaminé

Beverages

Product Insights

Fruit Shoot Multivitamin is a sweetened, plant-based beverage that falls under the PNNS groups "Beverages" and "Sweetened beverages". It carries a Nutri-Score of C, is classified as NOVA group 4, and per 100 ml provides 5.7 g of sugars, 0 g of fat, 0 g of salt, 25 kcal, 10 % fruit juice and added vitamins alongside several food‑industry additives. While it supplies a modest amount of fruit juice and vitamin enrichment, its ultra-processed nature, moderate sugar level and presence of multiple additives limit its overall healthfulness.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal25 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates5.8 g

Sugars5.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage (15.7 g sugar, 0.73 g fat, 0.35 g salt and 80 kcal per 100 g), this drink provides about one-third the sugar, virtually no fat or salt, and only 25 kcal, making it lower in most macronutrients but still a source of added sugars.

Ingredients

Eau (82%), jus de fruits à base de concentrés 10% (orange 6,2%, pêche 1,9%, abricot 1,8%, banane 0,1%), sucre, acidifiant : acide citrique, conservateurs : sorbate de potassium, dicarbonate de dimethyle, arôme naturel d'abricot avec autres arômes naturels, stabilisant : pectine, vitamines (niacine B3, B6, biotine B8), antioxydant : acide ascorbique.

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