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

NOVA 4 indicates a product made mainly from industrial ingredients and additives rather than whole foods, and Extreme energy drink includes several such substances: sucralose (E955) as a non‑nutritive sweetener, sodium benzoate (E211) as a preservative, citric acid (E330) as an acidulant, caffeine flavor, guma arabica salt as a stabiliser, and extracts such as ginseng and guarana, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed formulations.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The drink contains 0 g of sugar, making it safe for blood‑glucose control in diabetes, while the salt level is 0.19 g per 100 ml, which is low but still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be considered by people monitoring hypertension.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The beverage is keto‑compatible because it has virtually no carbs or sugars, and it is gluten‑free as no wheat‑derived ingredients are listed; however, it cannot be confirmed as vegan or halal because ingredients such as taurine and L‑carnitine may be derived from animal sources, so consumers seeking certified vegan or halal products should look for appropriate labeling.

Lidl,Kong Strong • 500 ml

Extreme energy drink

Beverages

Product Insights

Extreme energy drink is an artificially sweetened beverage classified in the artificially sweetened beverages family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, falls into NOVA group 4, and per 100 ml provides 0 g fat, 0 g sugars, 0.4 g protein, 0.19 g salt and only 4 kcal. The product is ultra‑processed and contains multiple additives such as sucralose, sodium benzoate, citric acid and caffeine flavor, which may limit its suitability for certain dietary preferences.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal4 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates0.1 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average beverages, this drink contains virtually no sugar, no fat, and only 0.19 g salt per 100 ml, far below the typical 5.69 g sugar and 1.06 g salt found in similar drinks, while providing only 4 kcal versus the 70 kcal average.

Ingredients

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