Why is Zéro Sucre Saveur Citron classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is a formulated syrup that combines multiple industrial ingredients, including citric acid (E330), xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener, the sweeteners sucralose (E955) and stevia glycosides (E960a), potassium sorbate (E202) as a preservative, and natural lemon and lime flavourings, which together qualify it as an ultra‑processed product.

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

With only 0.5 g of sugars and 0.03 g of salt per 100 ml, the drink adds negligible carbohydrates and sodium, so it can be consumed in moderation by people managing blood glucose or blood pressure without significantly impacting their dietary targets.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

All listed components are plant‑derived or synthetic, containing no animal-derived ingredients, gluten, or prohibited halal substances; the very low carbohydrate content also fits a keto regimen, making it suitable for vegan, keto, halal‑compatible and gluten‑free diets.

Carrefour, Carrefour Classic • 75 cl

Zéro Sucre Saveur Citron

Beverages

Product Insights

Zéro Sucre Saveur Citron is a sugar‑free lemon‑flavoured concentrated drink from Carrefour Classic, designed to be diluted before consumption. It belongs to the Sweetened beverages family (PNNS groups: Beverages, Sweetened beverages), carries no Nutri‑Score label, is classified as NOVA 4, and provides 13 kcal, 0.5 g sugars and 0.03 g salt per 100 ml, which is low compared with typical sugary drinks. However, the formulation includes several additives such as citric acid, xanthan gum, sucralose, stevia glycosides and potassium sorbate, which may concern consumers seeking minimally processed options.

Nutrient Levels

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Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal13 kcal

Carbohydrates0.7 g

Sugars0.5 g

Salt0.03 g

Sodium0.01 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage (15.71 g sugars, 0.35 g salt and 80.74 kcal per 100 g), this lemon syrup contains only 0.5 g sugars, 0.03 g salt and 13 kcal, making it markedly lower in sugar, salt and energy.

Ingredients

Eau, jus de citron à base de concentré 10%, acidifiant : acide citrique, arôme naturel de citron avec autres arômes naturels, dextrine de maïs, épaississant: gomme xanthane, édulcorants: sucralose et glycosides de stéviol issus de Stevia, arôme naturel de limette, conservateur: sorbate de potassium.

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