Why is Zerup Apple-Cranberry classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it is a formulated syrup that includes multiple industrial ingredients such as preservatives (E202), acids (E296, E330), humectants (E422), a mineral salt (E576), and artificial sweeteners (E950, E955), all of which indicate a high level of processing beyond simple cooking or mixing.

How does the sugar‑free formulation and presence of artificial sweeteners in this product affect diabetic or hypertensive individuals?

The absence of sugar makes the syrup suitable for people managing blood‑glucose levels, and its very low salt content (0.01 g per 100 g) is benign for hypertension, but the artificial sweeteners (acesulfame‑K and sucralose) may cause gastrointestinal sensitivity in some individuals, so personal tolerance should be considered.

Is Zerup Apple-Cranberry suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto or gluten‑free?

Yes, the ingredient list contains only plant‑based items, no animal‑derived components, and the syrup provides essentially zero carbs, fat and protein, making it compatible with vegan, keto and gluten‑free diets.

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Zerup Apple-Cranberry

Beverages

Product Insights

Zerup Apple-Cranberry is a sugar‑free, vegan and vegetarian flavored syrup marketed as a low‑calorie beverage concentrate. It belongs to the "Beverages" and "Sweetened beverages" PNNS groups and carries a NOVA 4 classification, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and inclusion of additives such as E202 (potassium sorbate), E296 (malic acid), E330 (citric acid), E422 (glycerin), E576 (sodium gluconate), E950 (acesulfame‑K) and E955 (sucralose). While it provides virtually no sugar, fat, protein or fiber and only 2 kcal per 100 g, the extensive ingredient list and artificial sweeteners may be a concern for consumers seeking minimally processed drinks.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal2 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage, this apple‑cranberry syrup contains virtually no sugar, fat, carbs or protein and only 2 kcal and 0.01 g of salt per 100 g, far below the category averages of 15.7 g sugar, 0.73 g fat, 17.7 g carbohydrates, 1.1 g protein and 0.35 g salt.

Ingredients

Glycerin, Wasser, Säuerungsmittel (Äpfelsäure, Citronensäure), Apfelsaftkonzentrat 10,7 %, Säureregulator (Natriumgluconat), färbendes Lebensmittel (Konzentrat aus schwarzer Karotte), Cranberrysaftkonzentrat 3,9 %, Süßungsmittel (Acesulfam K, Sucralose), natürliches Aroma, Konservierungsstoff (Kaliumsorbat)

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