Why is Belvoir Farm Ginger Cordial classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cordial is made from refined sugar, lemon juice concentrate, water, fresh ginger, ginger extracts, lemon extract and capsicum extract, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; the presence of refined sugar and multiple extracts places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, and no additional food‑grade additives are listed.

How does the sugar content in this ginger cordial affect a diabetic diet?

With 4.5 g of sugars per 100 ml, the cordial provides a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should limit portion size and consider it as an occasional treat rather than a regular beverage.

Is the lemon extract in this product a concern for people with citrus allergies?

Yes, the lemon extract derived from concentrate can trigger reactions in individuals sensitive to citrus, so anyone with a known lemon or citrus allergy should avoid this ginger cordial.

Ginger Cordial • 500ml

Belvoir Farm Ginger Cordial

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Product Insights

Belvoir Farm Ginger Cordial is an organic 500 ml ginger‑flavoured syrup sold at Sainsbury's and Tesco. It belongs to the sweetened beverages group, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and carries no Nutri‑Score, providing 4.5 g of sugars per 100 ml while containing negligible fat, saturated fat and salt. The product offers a natural ginger taste but its moderate sugar level and lack of protein or fibre limit its overall nutritional contribution.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal17 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4.5 g

Sugars4.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage, this ginger cordial contains far lower levels of sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

Sugar lemon juice from concentrate water fresh root ginger pressed ginger juice ginger extracts, lemon extract capsicum extract

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Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal17 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4.5 g

Sugars4.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage, this ginger cordial contains far lower levels of sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

Sugar lemon juice from concentrate water fresh root ginger pressed ginger juice ginger extracts, lemon extract capsicum extract

84%

35%

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