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

It is classified as ultra‑processed because it is a formulated syrup that combines sugar, water, fruit concentrates and natural flavourings, all of which undergo multiple industrial steps; the product lists no added preservative or colorant and the additive count is zero, meaning the only processing aids are natural flavour and lemon extract, which are not counted as additives.

How does the sugar content in Grenadine affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 10 g of sugar per 100 ml, the syrup can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and although it contains no salt, the high sugar load can contribute to overall caloric excess and may indirectly influence blood pressure, so it should be used sparingly or avoided by those managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is Grenadine suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten-free diets?

The ingredient list contains only plant‑derived components, organic cane sugar, fruit concentrates, lemon extract, raspberry and vanilla, so it is free from animal products and gluten, making it vegan and gluten‑free, but the 10 g of sugar per 100 ml far exceeds keto limits, so it is not compatible with a ketogenic diet.

Maison Meneau, Meneau • 50 cl

Grenadine

Beverages

Product Insights

Grenadine is a 500 ml glass bottle of organic, fair‑trade syrup made with raw cane sugar, water, fruit concentrates (strawberry, lemon, blackcurrant, elder), natural flavour and extracts of lemon, raspberry and vanilla. It belongs to the Beverages and Sweetened beverages PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E, is classified in NOVA group 4 and contains high sugar (10 g per 100 ml) while providing virtually no fat, salt or protein. Although it offers natural fruit flavours and organic certification, it is ultra‑processed, lacks fiber or protein, and the high sugar content may be unsuitable for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal40 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars10 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage, this grenadine syrup provides less sugar (10 g vs 15.71 g per 100 ml), virtually no fat (0 g vs 0.73 g) and no salt (0 g vs 0.35 g), but its calorie level (40 kcal) remains moderate.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne roux d'Amérique du Sud**, eau, Jus Concentrés de fruits* 15,8% (fraise* 5.6%, citron* 5%, cassis* 4,2%, Sureau* 1%), arôme naturel issu de l'Agriculture Biologique°. *100% des ingrédients d'origine agricole sont issus de l'agriculture biologique, et **97,2% du commerce équitable. °Contient des extraits de citron*, framboise*, vanille*.

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