Why is Limonade sans sucres classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is labeled NOVA 4 because it is formulated from industrial ingredients rather than whole foods, including carbonated water, citric acid, natural lemon flavour, a generic natural flavour, sodium benzoate as a preservative, and two artificial sweeteners – sucralose (E955) and acesulfame‑K (E950). These additives are typical of highly processed beverages and drive the ultra‑processed classification.

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

With only 0.1 g of sugars and 0.01 g of salt per 100 ml, the beverage provides a very low glycemic and sodium load, which is suitable for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure. However, the presence of artificial sweeteners means it should still be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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

Yes. All listed ingredients are plant‑based or synthetic, making the drink vegan and gluten‑free. Its negligible carbohydrate and sugar content fits a keto approach, and there are no animal‑derived substances, so it is generally considered halal‑compatible.

LORINA • 1.25L

Limonade sans sucres

Beverages

Product Insights

Limonade sans sucres is a carbonated lemon‑flavored beverage from the brand Lorina, positioned in the artificially sweetened beverages family (PNNS groups: Beverages and Artificially Sweetened Beverages). It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its low‑calorie profile (1 kcal per 100 ml) but the presence of several food additives such as citric acid (E330), sodium benzoate (E211), sucralose (E955) and acesulfame‑K (E950). Nutritionally the drink is low in sugars (0.1 g), fat (0.5 g), saturated fat (0.5 g) and salt (0.01 g) per 100 ml, yet the artificial sweeteners and preservative mean it is not a naturally sweet beverage.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal1 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates0.1 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soda (≈5.7 g sugars, 1 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 1 g salt and 70 kcal per 100 ml), this lemonade contains only 0.1 g sugars, 0.5 g total fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0.01 g salt and 1 kcal, making it dramatically lower in calories, sugar and salt.

Ingredients

Eau gazéifiée, acidifiant : acide citrique, arôme naturel de citron (0.1%), arôme naturel, conservateur : benzoate de sodium, édulcorants : sucralose, acesulfame-K

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Lorina

1,25 L