Why is Raspberry sorbet classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sorbet includes multiple refined syrups, a colourant (anthocyanins, E163), a stabiliser (pectins, E440), and a flavouring, all of which are typical of ultra-processed foods and place it in the NOVA 4 group.

How does the sugar content in Raspberry sorbet affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 24 g of sugars per 100 ml, the sorbet can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be limited or avoided by people with diabetes, while its zero salt means it does not add to hypertension risk but the high sugar still makes it unsuitable as a regular treat.

Is Raspberry sorbet suitable for a vegan diet and does it contain any hidden animal‑derived ingredients?

The product is labelled vegan and all listed ingredients, including water, raspberry purée, various plant‑based syrups, anthocyanin colour, pectin stabiliser and hydrolysed pea protein, are plant derived, so it contains no hidden animal‑derived components.

Aldi • 500ml

Raspberry sorbet

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Aldi's 500 ml Raspberry sorbet is a plant-based frozen dessert marketed as vegetarian and vegan. It provides only 0.1 g of fat, 0 g of saturated fat and 0 g of salt per 100 ml, but contains 24 g of sugars, resulting in a Nutri-Score of C. The sorbet is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and includes the additives anthocyanin colour (E163), pectin stabiliser (E440), flavouring and several syrups.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal116 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates28.1 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, this raspberry sorbet contains 24 g of sugar per 100 ml, about 13% more, while its fat content is only 0.1 g, far below the typical 11.6 g.

Ingredients

Water, Raspberry Purée, Sugar, Lemon Juice from Concentrate, Glucose Syrup, Colour: Anthocyanins, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Flavouring, Stabiliser: Pectins, Hydrolysed Pea Protein

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