Why is Boisson à base d'eau de source arômatisée citron-citron vert sans sucre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is labeled as ultra‑processed because it contains added ingredients that are not present in plain water, namely natural lemon‑lime flavorings and citric acid (E330). These processing steps place it in the NOVA 4 category, and citric acid is the only listed additive.

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

With only 0.5 g of sugars and 0.03 g of salt per 100 g, the beverage provides minimal impact on blood glucose and blood pressure, making it a suitable occasional choice for people managing diabetes or hypertension, provided overall daily intake remains within recommended limits.

Based on its ingredient list, is this flavored water suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

All listed components, spring water, natural lemon‑lime flavorings and citric acid, are plant‑based, contain no animal‑derived ingredients, no gluten sources, and no alcohol, so the product is compatible with vegan, keto, halal and gluten‑free dietary regimes.

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Boisson à base d'eau de source arômatisée citron-citron vert sans sucre 1,5L

Beverages

Product Insights

This is a flavored still water made from spring water, natural lemon and lime flavorings, and citric acid, marketed as a sugar‑free beverage. It falls under the “Beverages” → “Waters and flavored waters” PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to the added flavorings and acid. Nutritionally it is very low in calories, sugar and salt, but contains slightly more fat and saturated fat than typical flavored waters, and includes the single additive citric acid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal0 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average flavored water, this product matches the category’s sugar level (0.5 g/100 g) but exceeds the typical fat (0.5 g vs 0.11 g) and saturated fat (0.1 g vs 0.04 g) while offering lower salt (0.03 g vs 0.3 g) and similar low calories.

Ingredients

Eau de source 99,8%, acidifiant : acide citrique, arôme naturel de citron-citron vert, arôme naturel de citron.

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