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

The sorbet is made from concentrated fruit juices, glucose syrup and other processed ingredients, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; it contains the additives E160 (carotenoid colour), E415 (xanthan gum stabiliser) and E461 (methylcellulose thickener) together with a natural flavouring.

How does the high sugar content in this sorbet affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 23 g of sugars (27.9 g added sugars) per 100 g, the sorbet can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, while its very low salt (0.06 g) has little impact on blood pressure but the overall high sugar load can still influence metabolic health.

Is the mango puree or beetroot colourant in this product a concern for allergens or sustainability?

Mango puree is a low‑allergy fruit ingredient and the beetroot colourant consists of natural carotenoids, so they are not major allergens; however, the product lists possible trace contamination with egg, gluten, milk, nuts, peanuts and soy, and the sourcing of the fruit concentrates is not disclosed, leaving some uncertainty about sustainability.

Oasis • 400 g (10x40 g) ou 500 ml

Oasis sorbet Tropical

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Oasis Sorbet Tropical is a frozen multifruit ice pop sold in 400 g cartons or 500 ml packs and belongs to the milk and dairy products group as an ice‑cream/sorbet. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 7) and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), offering low fat, low saturated fat and low salt while providing 23 g of sugars and 27.9 g of added sugars per 100 g together with about 35 % fruit‑vegetable content. The product earned an Eco‑score of A, uses paper/cardboard packaging and contains no artificial flavors or colorings, but it does include the additives E160 (carotenoids), E415 (xanthan gum) and E461 (methylcellulose) and may have trace amounts of egg, gluten, milk, nuts, peanuts and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal115 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, Oasis Sorbet Tropical contains markedly less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but its sugar level is slightly higher than the category norm.

Ingredients

Eau, sucre, jus d'orange à base de concentré 17,4%, jus de pomme à base de concentré 9,1%, sirop de glucose, jus de citron à base de concentré 5,3%, jus d'ananas à base de concentré 3,1%, arôme naturel, jus de fruit de la passion à base de concentré 0,2%, épaississant (méthylcellulose), stabilisant (gomme xanthane), concentré de betterave rouge, colorant (caroténoïdes), purée de mangue 0,05%.

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