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

The drink combines many industrial ingredients – carbonated water, concentrated citrus juices, flavor extracts, a preservative (potassium sorbate) and two synthetic sweeteners (acesulfame K and sucralose) – which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the low sugar and use of artificial sweeteners in Orangina zéro affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The product’s very low sugar content makes it suitable for blood‑glucose management, and its negligible salt level is friendly to blood‑pressure control, while the approved artificial sweeteners are considered safe for most consumers, though individual sensitivities may vary.

Is Orangina zéro suitable for a vegan diet and does it contain any common allergens?

Yes, the formulation is vegan and vegetarian, but it does contain orange, which is listed as an allergen for people with citrus sensitivities.

Orangina • 1.5 l

zéro

Beverages

Product Insights

Orangina zéro is a carbonated orange‑flavored soft drink classified in the Beverages and Artificially sweetened beverages groups. It delivers very low energy (4 kcal per 100 ml), minimal sugars (0.5 g), fat and salt, but relies on artificial sweeteners and a preservative for taste and stability. The product is marked as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains additives such as potassium sorbate, acesulfame K and sucralose.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal4 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates0.7 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage in its category, this drink contains roughly ten times less sugar, fat, salt and calories.

Ingredients

koolzuurhoudend water, sinaasappelsap uit concentraat en andere citrusvruchtensappen 12% (sinaasappel 10%, citroen, mandarijn, pompelmoes), pulp 2% (sinaasappel, mandarijn), natuurlijk aroma, natuurlijke sinaasqppelaroma's, bewaarmiddel: kaliumsorbaat, zoetstoffen: acesulfaam K en sucralose, extract van sinaasappelschil

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