Why is Capri-Sun Mango & Maracuya classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additive does it contain?

The drink includes added sugars, fruit‑juice concentrates, natural flavourings and an antioxidant, which places it in the ultra‑processed category; the only listed additive is ascorbic acid, identified as E300.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect people with diabetes or high‑blood‑pressure conditions?

With 8.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the beverage can raise blood‑glucose levels and should be consumed sparingly by diabetics, while its zero salt content poses no direct risk for hypertension but the sugar still warrants caution.

Is the orange ingredient in this drink a concern for consumers with orange allergy?

Yes, orange is listed as an ingredient and is highlighted as an allergen, so anyone allergic to orange should avoid this product.

CAPRI-SUN • 33cl

Capri-Sun Mango & Maracuyá

Beverages

Product Insights

Capri-Sun Mango & Maracuya is a 330 ml sweetened fruit-based beverage from Switzerland, marketed under the Capri-Sun brand. It falls in the Sweetened beverages group, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it provides 34 kcal, 8.1 g sugars (high) and virtually no fat, protein or fiber. While it supplies a modest amount of vitamin C and 12 % fruit-juice concentrate, the high added-sugar content and presence of a single additive (ascorbic acid, E300) make it less suitable for low-sugar or diabetic diets, and it is not recommended for children under three.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal34 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates8.1 g

Sugars8.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage, this Capri-Sun contains roughly half the sugar (8.1 g vs 15.7 g), about a third of the energy (34 kcal vs 81 kcal) and virtually no fat, salt or protein.

Ingredients

Spring water, fruit juices from juice concentrates 12% (orange 7%, lemon 4.9%, lime 0.1%), sugar, natural orange flavour, antioxidant (ascorbic acid).

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal34 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates8.1 g

Sugars8.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage, this Capri-Sun contains roughly half the sugar (8.1 g vs 15.7 g), about a third of the energy (34 kcal vs 81 kcal) and virtually no fat, salt or protein.

Ingredients

Spring water, fruit juices from juice concentrates 12% (orange 7%, lemon 4.9%, lime 0.1%), sugar, natural orange flavour, antioxidant (ascorbic acid).

84%

35%

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