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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because it is made from refined water, concentrated fruit juices, added sugar and a suite of food‑industry additives; the label lists citric acid, sodium citrate, natural flavourings, paprika extract (E160c), carotenoid colour (E160) and vitamin C (E300) as the primary additives.

How does the sugar and salt content in Fruit Shoot Tropical affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.9 g of sugars and 0.05 g of salt per 100 ml, the drink contributes a modest amount of carbohydrates but can still raise blood glucose levels and adds to daily sodium intake, so people managing diabetes or high blood pressure should limit consumption.

Based on the ingredients, is Fruit Shoot Tropical suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The formula contains only plant‑based ingredients and no animal‑derived components, making it vegan and halal‑compatible, but the sugar and fruit‑juice content provide carbohydrates that exceed keto limits, and while no gluten‑containing grains are listed, cross‑contamination cannot be ruled out, so it is not reliably marketed as gluten‑free.

Fruit Shoot, Teisseire • 1.25 L

Fruit Shoot Tropical

Beverages

Product Insights

Fruit Shoot Tropical is a fruit‑flavored soft drink marketed for children and belongs to the sweetened beverage family within the broader “Beverages” PNNS group. The beverage scores a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, offering very low fat (0 g), very low saturated fat (0 g) and low salt (0.05 g per 100 ml) but contains moderate sugars (5.9 g per 100 ml) and added sugars estimated at about 3.5 g per 100 g. Its ingredient list includes added sugar, citric acid, sodium citrate, natural flavours, paprika extract, carotenoids and vitamin C, reflecting an ultra‑processed formulation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal26 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates6 g

Sugars5.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fruit‑based soft drink, Fruit Shoot Tropical provides markedly lower sugar (5.9 g vs 15.7 g), zero fat, virtually no saturated fat, and only 0.05 g salt per 100 ml, resulting in about one‑third the calories of the category average.

Ingredients

Eau (84%), jus de fruits à base de concentrés 10% (ananas 4%, orange 4%, pomme, fruit de la passion 0,4%, abricot, goyave, mandarine, mangue 0,2%, banane, citron vert), sucre, acidifiants : acide citrique et citrate de sodium, arômes naturels, colorants : extrait de paprika, caroténoïdes, antioxydant : acide ascorbique.

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