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

Spezi receives a NOVA 4 label because it is formulated with multiple industrial additives, including caramel colour (E150d), phosphoric acid (E338), citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331iii), carbon dioxide for carbonation, and a caffeine flavouring, all of which are manufactured ingredients that go beyond simple sugar and fruit juice.

How does the sugar content in Spezi affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 9 g of sugars per 100 ml, Spezi can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans, while its low salt level (0.04 g) does not pose a major concern for hypertension, though the high sugar still warrants moderation.

Is Spezi suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

Spezi is certified vegan and contains no gluten‑containing ingredients, but it is not keto‑friendly because it provides 9 g of sugars per 100 ml, contributing a high carbohydrate load that exceeds typical ketogenic limits.

Krombacher • 0.5l

Spezi

Beverages

Product Insights

Spezi is a 0.5 L carbonated orange‑lemon cola‑flavored soft drink produced by Krombacher and marketed as vegan. Nutritionally, it delivers 9 g of sugars, 0 g fat, 0.04 g salt and 37 kcal per 100 ml, placing it in the "Beverages" and "Sweetened beverages" PNNS groups and earning a NOVA 4 rating that marks it as ultra‑processed with an unavailable Nutri‑Score. While the drink contains no animal ingredients and is low in fat and salt, it includes several additives such as caramel colour (E150d), phosphoric acid (E338), citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331iii) and caffeine flavour, which may concern consumers seeking minimally processed options.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal37 kcal

Fat0 g

Carbohydrates9 g

Sugars9 g

Proteins0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage, Spezi provides significantly less sugar (9 g vs 15.7 g), virtually no fat (0 g vs 0.73 g), and lower salt (0.04 g vs 0.35 g) per 100 ml, resulting in about half the typical energy content.

Ingredients

Wasser, Zucker, Orangensaft aus Orangensaftkonzentrat (2,3%), Zitronensaft aus Zitronensaftkonzentrat (0,9%), Kohlensäure, Farbstoff E150d, Säuerungsmittel Phosphorsäure und Zitronensäure, Säureregulator Trinatriumcitrat, natürliches Aroma, Aroma Koffein, Citrusextrakt, Stabilisator Johannisbrotkernmehl

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