Why is KYO Kombucha Peach Elderberry Unpasteurized classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is marked as NOVA 4 because it includes added ingredients such as raw blonde cane sugar, a natural peach flavoring, carbon dioxide (E290) for carbonation, and vitamin C used as an antioxidant, all of which go beyond simple fermentation and make the product ultra‑processed.

How does the sugar content in this kombucha affect a diabetic or low‑carb diet?

With 3.2 g of sugars per 100 ml, the kombucha adds a moderate amount of carbohydrate; it can be accommodated within a diabetic or low‑carb plan if portion sizes are limited, but it still contributes to daily glucose intake and should be counted toward sugar allowances.

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

All ingredients are plant‑based and contain no gluten, making the drink vegan‑friendly and gluten‑free; however, the added cane sugar and fruit puree make it unsuitable for strict keto diets, and it is generally considered halal since no animal-derived substances are used, though certification would depend on sugar processing methods.

KYO Kombucha • 50 cl

Kombucha Pêche Sureau Non Pasteurisé

Beverages

Product Insights

KYO Kombucha Peach Elderberry Unpasteurized is a 500 ml organic fermented tea beverage that belongs to the sweetened‑beverages group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting the presence of added cane sugar, natural peach flavoring and carbon dioxide, which make it an ultra‑processed product. Nutritionally it provides 14 kcal per 100 ml, zero fat and salt, and 3.2 g of sugars, a modest amount compared with many soft drinks, but the sugar content still requires moderation for low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal14 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates3.5 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage, this kombucha contains far less sugar (3.2 g vs 15.7 g), virtually no fat (0 g vs 0.73 g) and no salt (0 g vs 0.35 g) per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Kombucha [eau, culture de kombucha 9,8% (bactéries et levures (dont beta-glucanes de levures (Saccharomyces cerevisiae))), sucre de canne blond non raffiné* 4,9%, thé vert Sencha* 0,5%], purée de pêche* 1,5% (purée de pêche*, antioxydant: acide ascorbique), jus de baies de sureau* 0,6%, arôme naturel de pêche, dioxyde de carbone. *Issu de l'agriculture biologique.

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