Why is Rose Guava Nectar classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is labeled NOVA 3 because it is made from water, guava puree concentrate, sugar and includes added ingredients to improve stability and taste; the only additives listed are citric acid (E330) as an acidifier and ascorbic acid (E300) as an antioxidant.

How does the sugar content of this nectar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 11 g of sugars per 100 ml, the nectar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its zero‑salt content is neutral for hypertension but the high sugar still poses a health concern.

Is Rose Guava Nectar suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, so the product is compatible with vegan and gluten‑free diets, but the high carbohydrate level (11 g of sugars per 100 ml) means it does not fit a keto regimen.

Caraïbos • 75 cl

Nectar de goyave rose à base de concentré

Beverages

Product Insights

This Rose Guava Nectar from Caraïbos is a plant‑based sweetened beverage marketed as a fruit‑based nectar. It belongs to the "Beverages" and "Sweetened beverages" groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed drink with added sugars and additives. Nutritionally it provides 44 kcal, 11 g of sugars and 0 g of fat, protein, fibre or salt per 100 ml, meaning it is low in calories and fat but offers little nutritional benefit beyond the fruit content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal44 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fruit nectar, this guava nectar contains lower sugar (11 g vs 15.7 g per 100 ml), zero fat and salt, and provides only 44 kcal, but its Nutri‑Score of E reflects the high sugar density and lack of protein or fibre.

Ingredients

Eau, purée et purée concentré de goyave rose (30 %), sucre, acidifiant : acide citrique, antioxydant : acide ascorbique.

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