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

The drink is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes added cane sugar, a cultivated kombucha SCOBY and carbon dioxide for fizz; the only listed additive is E290, which is natural carbon dioxide used for carbonation.

How does the sugar and sodium content in this kombucha affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 4.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the beverage adds a modest amount of carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose, so people with diabetes should count it toward their daily sugar allowance; the sodium level is only 0.01 g, which is negligible for hypertension.

Is this kombucha suitable for vegan, gluten-free and keto dietary patterns?

The product is certified vegan and contains no gluten-containing ingredients, making it suitable for both vegan and gluten‑free diets, but the presence of added sugar means it is not compatible with a strict keto regimen.

Voelkel

Kombucha citron vert & gingembre

Beverages

Product Insights

Kombucha citron vert & gingembre is an organic, fair-trade fermented tea beverage from Voelkel, made with a blend of green and black tea, herbal infusions, lime juice, ginger and natural carbonation. Per 100 g it provides 18 kcal, 0.5 g fat, 0.1 g saturated fat, 0.01 g salt and 4.6 g sugars, giving it a Nutri-Score of C and placing it in the low-fat, low-salt, moderate-sugar range. Because it is produced with added sugar, a kombucha culture and carbon dioxide, it falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, yet its organic sourcing and carbon-neutral packaging earn it an Eco-Score of A.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal18 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates4.6 g

Sugars4.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fermented tea beverage, this kombucha contains about three times less sugar (4.6 g vs 15.7 g), roughly 30 % less fat (0.5 g vs 0.73 g), 20 % of the typical salt content (0.01 g vs 0.35 g) and only a fifth of the average calorie count (18 kcal vs 81 kcal).

Ingredients

Infusion de plantes et de thé* 92,3% (eau minérale naturelle, thé vert*, thé noir*, feuilles de maté*, fleurs de tilleul*, verveine citronnée*, fleurs de bleuet*, mélisse*, menthe marocaine*, ortie*, aspérule odorante*, fleurs de sureau*, feuilles de framboisier*, fleurs de souci*, feuilles de mûrier*, racine de réglisse*), sucre de canne*, jus de citron vert* 2%, jus de gingembre* 1,5% (gingembre*, jus de citron de concentré*), culture de kombucha, gaz carbonique naturel. *issu de l'agriculture biologique

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