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

It includes many industrial ingredients such as carbonated water, wheat malt, barley malt, yeast and hops, and the only listed additive is carbon dioxide (E290) used for carbonation; the combination of refined malt extracts, added sugars and flavorings places it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar content of this non‑alcoholic wheat‑beer mix affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.6 g of sugar per 100 ml and no added salt, the drink provides modest carbohydrate calories, but regular consumption can still contribute to daily sugar intake and may impact blood‑glucose control; however, the absence of sodium makes it less of a concern for blood‑pressure compared to many soft drinks.

Is Weißbier‑Zitrone Alkoholfrei suitable for strict diets such as vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal?

The product is certified vegan and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but it includes wheat and barley malt so it is not gluten‑free and is unsuitable for a strict gluten‑free diet; its sugar level and carbohydrate content (8.5 g carbs per 100 ml) make it incompatible with a keto regimen, and halal status is not indicated, so consumers should verify with the manufacturer.

Paulaner München,paulaner • 0.5l

Weißbier-Zitrone Alkoholfrei

Beverages

Product Insights

Weißbier‑Zitrone Alkoholfrei is a 0.5 L non‑alcoholic wheat beer mixed with lemon soda, marketed by Paulaner München and labeled vegan and vegetarian. It belongs to the Beverages and Sweetened beverages PNNS groups, carries a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification and has no Nutri‑Score because the category is excluded, providing 35 kcal, 0 g fat, 0 g protein and 5.6 g sugars per 100 ml. While it offers a low‑calorie, gluten‑containing, vegan alternative to alcoholic beers, it contains added sugar, a carbonation additive (E290), and is considered highly processed, which may be viewed negatively by health‑conscious consumers.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal35 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates8.5 g

Sugars5.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage (15.7 g sugar, 0.73 g fat and 0.35 g salt per 100 g), this non‑alcoholic wheat‑beer mix contains only 5.6 g sugars, 0 g fat and no detectable salt per 100 ml, making it considerably lower in those macronutrients.

Ingredients

Alkoholfreies Weißbier (Wasser, Weizenmalz, Gerstenmalz, Gärungs - kohlensäure, Hefe, Hopfen), Zitronenlimo - nade (Wasser, Zucker, Zitronensaft* (3,3%), Orangensaft, Limettensaft*, Gärungskohlen - säure, Acerolasaft, natürliches Zitronenaroma mit anderen natürlichen Aromen, Stabilisator Johannisbrotkernmehl) *aus Fruchtsaftkonzentrat

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