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

It is made from water, fruit‑juice concentrates, carbonation and a suite of industrial ingredients such as the artificial sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame‑K, caramel colour E150d, phosphoric acid, citric acid, sodium citrate, ascorbic acid, carob gum (Johannisbrotkernmehl) and natural flavourings, which together meet the definition of an ultra‑processed product.

How does the low sugar and salt content of Spezi Zero affect individuals with diabetes or hypertension?

With only 0.5 g of sugar and 0.04 g of salt per 100 ml, the drink has minimal direct impact on blood glucose or blood pressure, making it a reasonable choice for diabetics and hypertensive patients, although the presence of artificial sweeteners should be considered in the context of individual tolerance.

Is Spezi Zero suitable for strict diets such as vegan, gluten‑free, or keto?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based and contain no gluten, dairy or animal derivatives, so the product is vegan and gluten‑free; however, it provides 0.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 ml, which may exceed the limits of a very strict keto regimen but fits within most moderate low‑carb diets.

Paulaner • 500ml

Spezi zero

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Product Insights

Spezi Zero is a 500 ml aluminum‑canned, sugar‑free cola‑mix beverage marketed under the Spezi brand. It belongs to the "Beverages" and "Artificially sweetened beverages" groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of C, and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing artificial sweeteners (aspartame and acesulfame‑K), caramel colour (E150d), phosphoric acid and other additives. Nutritionally it provides only 1 kcal and 0.5 g carbohydrates per 100 ml, with virtually no fat, protein or salt, but the multitude of additives and its ultra‑processed status limit its health appeal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal1 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soft‑drink (≈5.7 g sugar, 1 g fat and 1 g salt per 100 g), Spezi Zero contains just 0.5 g sugar, no fat and only 0.04 g salt, making it markedly lower in those macronutrients.

Ingredients

Wasser, Orangensaft aus Orangensaftkonzentrat (2,2%), Zitronensaft aus Zitronensaftkonzentrat (0,8%), Kohlensäure, Orangenextrakt, Farbstoff E 150d, Säuerungsmittel Phosphorsäure und Zitronensäure, Säureregulator Natriumcitrat, natürliches Aroma, Süßungsmittel Aspartam** und Acesulfam-K, Aroma Koffein, Antioxidationsmittel Ascorbinsäure, Stabilisator Johannisbrotkernmehl. *ohne Zucker. **Enthält eine Phenylalaninquelle.

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