Why is Nectar exotiques classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It undergoes multiple manufacturing steps such as concentration, re-dilution, and addition of sweeteners, and the label lists added sugar, the antioxidant ascorbic acid (E300) and a pro-vitamin A source, which are typical of ultra-processed foods.

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

With 9.5 g of sugars per 100 g, it can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and should be limited by diabetics, while the very low salt (0.01 g) poses minimal risk for hypertension.

Is Nectar exotiques suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

All ingredients are plant-based and contain no gluten, making it vegan, halal and gluten-free, but the high sugar level makes it unsuitable for a keto or low-carb diet.

U • 0.7500 l

Nectar exotiques - PET 75cl

Beverages

Product Insights

Nectar exotiques is a 75 cl PET bottled fruit nectar produced in France and packaged in recycled plastic. It belongs to the sweetened beverages group, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, with low fat (0.5 g), low saturated fat (0.1 g), very low salt (0.01 g), modest protein (0.5 g) and 9.5 g sugars per 100 g, providing 41 kcal. The product is vegan and contains an orange allergen, making it suitable for occasional enjoyment but not ideal for low-sugar or allergy-sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal41 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates9.5 g

Sugars9.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage (15.71 g sugars, 0.73 g fat, 0.35 g salt per 100 g), this nectar contains 9.5 g sugars, 0.5 g fat and 0.01 g salt, making it notably lower in those nutrients.

Ingredients

Eau, jus de fruits à base de concentrés (pomme 37%, citron 3,4%, raisin 1,5%, orange 0,6%, fruit de la passion 0,3%, ananas 0,15%), sucre, purées de fruits à base de concentrés (pêche 2,6%, mangue 1,4%, goyave 0,15%, abricot 0,15%), purées de fruits (pomme 1,4%, banane 1,4%), antioxydant : acide ascorbique, pro-vitamine a.

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