Why is Sparkling water classified as minimally processed (NOVA 1) and what does that mean for its ingredient list?

It is classified as NOVA 1 because the product consists only of water and natural carbonation, with no added sugars, preservatives, flavorings or other processing steps beyond basic filtration and carbonation.

How does the zero‑sugar, zero‑salt profile of this sparkling water affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Because it contains no sugar or salt, it does not raise blood glucose or sodium levels, making it a safe beverage choice for individuals managing diabetes or high blood pressure, though overall fluid intake should still be balanced.

Is this sparkling water suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains only water and carbon dioxide, with no animal‑derived ingredients, gluten, or added sugars, so it fits vegan, keto, halal and gluten‑free dietary patterns.

Tesco, Ashbeck

Sparkling water

Beverages

Product Insights

Sparkling water by Tesco and Ashbeck is a naturally sourced carbonated mineral water marketed in the United Kingdom. It belongs to the "Waters and flavored waters" category of the French PNNS classification, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as NOVA 1, indicating an unprocessed product with no calories, fat, sugar or protein. The drink provides pure hydration but its multi‑material packaging (LDPE bag, PET bottle and mixed‑plastic film) may limit recyclability.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal0 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average beverages, this sparkling water contains no sugars, fat or salt and provides zero calories, outperforming the typical values of 0.5 g sugar, 0.11 g fat and 0.3 g salt per 100 g.

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