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

It falls into NOVA 4 because the formula includes added sugar, carbonated water, citric acid, natural lemon and orange flavours, a stabiliser (carob seed flour) and an antioxidant (ascorbic acid), all of which are typical of industrially formulated drinks.

How does the sugar content in Paulaner Limo Zitrone affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 8.3 g of sugar per 100 ml, the drink can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and is therefore unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its negligible sodium means it does not contribute to hypertension, though the high sugar still poses cardiovascular concerns.

Is Paulaner Limo Zitrone suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The product is certified vegan and gluten‑free, but its sugar level is too high for a keto diet, which requires very low carbohydrate intake.

Paulaner • 0,5 L

Paulaner Limo Zitrone

Beverages

Product Insights

Paulaner Limo Zitrone is a 500 ml carbonated lemon‑orange soft drink that belongs to the sweetened‑beverage family. It provides 34 kcal per 100 ml, contains 8.3 g of sugars, no fat or salt, and is certified vegan and gluten‑free, with natural lemon and orange juice concentrates and a small amount of vitamin C. However, it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), includes added sugars, citric acid, carob seed flour as a stabiliser and other additives, and lacks an official Nutri‑Score, making its sugar level relatively high for a beverage.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal34 kcal

Fat0 g

Carbohydrates8.3 g

Sugars8.3 g

Proteins0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage, this lemon soda contains less than half the sugar and about half the calories per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Wasser, Zucker, Zitronensaft aus Zitronensaftkonzentrat (3,0%), Orangensaft aus Orangensaftkonzentrat (1.9%), Kohlensäure, Säuerungsmittel Citronensäure, Limettensaft aus Limettensaftkonzentrat (0,1%), natürliches Zitronenaroma mit anderen natürlichen Aromen, Stabilisator Johannisbrotkernmehl, Antioxidationsmittel Ascorbinsäure.

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