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

The drink is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on multiple industrial ingredients rather than whole foods. It includes an acidifier (critical acidifier, likely citric acid), sodium citrate as an acidity regulator, acacia gum as a stabiliser, paprika extract as a colourant, ascorbic acid as an antioxidant, and two artificial sweeteners: acesulfame K and sucralose.

How does the sugar and salt content in this drink affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.2 g of sugar per 100 ml, the beverage contributes minimally to carbohydrate intake, which is generally acceptable for diabetics, but the presence of non‑nutritive sweeteners means glycaemic impact is negligible. The salt level of 0.04 g per 100 ml is low and unlikely to influence blood pressure, making it suitable for a hypertensive diet when consumed in moderation.

Is the orange in Oasis Tropical Zéro a concern for people with citrus allergies?

Yes, orange is listed as an allergen in the ingredient list, so individuals with citrus allergies should avoid this product to prevent potential allergic reactions.

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Oasis Tropical Zéro

Beverages

Product Insights

Oasis Tropical Zéro is a still fruit‑based beverage positioned in the artificially sweetened beverages subgroup of the PNNS Beverages category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to the presence of acidifiers, stabilisers, colourants and the non‑nutritive sweeteners acesulfame K and sucralose. While the drink is low in sugar (1.2 g per 100 ml), fat and protein, and contains 12 % fruit juice with no added preservatives or colourings, it still includes added sodium citrate, a small amount of salt and several food additives, which may be viewed negatively by health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal7 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates1.3 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage, Oasis Tropical Zéro contains about one‑fifth the sugar, virtually no fat, and roughly one‑twentieth the salt per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Eau de Source 80%, jus de fruits à base de concentrés 12% (orange 6,4%, pomme 5,5%, fruit de la passion 0,1%, mangue 0,07%), eau, acidifiant critique, arômes, correcteur d'acidité : citrate de sodium, stabilisant : gomme d'acacia, édulcorants : acésulfame K et sucralose, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, colorant : extrait de paprika.

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