Why is Coca-Cola Original Taste classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from carbonated water, sugar, phosphoric acid, caramel colour (E150d), natural flavourings and caffeine; these formulated ingredients and the presence of added sugar and colour place it in the ultra-processed category.

How does the sugar content in this beverage affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 10.6 g of sugars per 100 ml, the drink can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and although it contains no salt, the high sugar load can indirectly influence blood pressure and cardiovascular risk.

Is Coca-Cola Original Taste suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets?

The listed ingredients are all plant‑based and contain no gluten, so it is vegan‑friendly and gluten‑free, but its high sugar level makes it unsuitable for keto or low carb diets.

Coca-Cola • 2 L

Coca-Cola original taste

Beverages

Product Insights

Coca-Cola Original Taste is a carbonated soft drink produced in France, belonging to the sweetened beverages group. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with added sugar, phosphoric acid, caramel colour (E150d) and caffeine as its main additives. While it provides no fat, protein or fiber and has zero salt, it contains 10.6 g of sugars per 100 ml, delivering 42 kcal, which may be considered a high sugar load for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal42 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates10.6 g

Sugars10.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage this Coca-Cola contains less sugar (10.6 g vs 15.7 g), no fat or salt, and provides about half the calories (42 kcal vs 81 kcal) per 100 ml, positioning it as a lower energy but still sugary soft drink.

Ingredients

Eau gazéifiée ; sucre ; colorant : E150d ; acidifiant : acide phosphorique ; arômes naturels ; arôme caféine.

84%

35%

coca cola

1.5l