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

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the product contains added refined cane sugar, a carbonation step using carbon dioxide (E290), and undergoes multiple industrial processes such as fermentation and culture addition, all of which meet the criteria for ultra-processed foods.

How does the sugar content in Kombucha ginger affect a diabetic or low-sugar diet?

With 2.5 g of sugar per 100 ml, the beverage is low-sugar compared with most sweetened drinks, so it can be included in moderation by people managing blood glucose, but the added sugars still contribute to total carbohydrate intake and should be counted within daily limits.

Is Kombucha ginger suitable for strict vegan, keto, or gluten-free diets?

All ingredients are plant-based and the product carries a vegan certification, making it suitable for vegan and naturally gluten-free diets; however, the 12.5 % cane sugar and resulting carbohydrate content make it unsuitable for a strict keto regimen.

Biogroupe, Karma • 1 L

Kombucha gingembre

Beverages

Product Insights

Kombucha ginger is a fermented tea beverage that belongs to the PNNS groups of Beverages and Sweetened beverages. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its low sugar content of 2.5 g per 100 ml but also the addition of refined cane sugar and a carbon dioxide additive (E290). The drink is certified organic, Fair Trade and Demeter biodynamic, yet the ultra-processed classification and the presence of trace alcohol (<1.2 % vol) may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal11 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates2.5 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage, which contains about 15.7 g of sugar, 0.73 g of fat and 0.35 g of salt per 100 g, this kombucha provides only 2.5 g of sugar, virtually no fat or salt, and just 45 kJ (≈10.8 kcal) of energy per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Karma Kombucha* (eau filtrée, sucre de canne blond*, the vert*, culture de kombucha*), jus de gingembre*, ferments sélectionnés, gaz carbonique issu de la fermentation. Contient des traces d'alcool (<1,2%vol). *100% des ingredients d'origine agricole sont biologiques. Souligné: Commerce Equitable contrôlé selon le référenciel Fair for Life et biodynamique certifié Demeter 99% du total des ingrédients agricoles sont issus du commerce équitable et de l'agriculture biodynamique.

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