IRN-BRU • 500 mL
Original and Best
Product Insights
Original and Best is a carbonated soft drink marketed by IRN‑BRU, belonging to the "Beverages" and "Artificially sweetened beverages" PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with low fat and salt but moderate sugars (4.5 g per 100 ml) and a small amount of protein (0.5 g per 100 ml). The drink contains a phenylalanine source, multiple colourants (E110, E124), a synthetic sweetener (acesulfame K), citric acid, ammonium ferric citrate, quinine, caffeine and preservative E211, all of which affect its flavor profile and health profile.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with average soft drinks, this beverage has lower sugar (4.5 g vs 5.69 g per 100 ml), virtually no fat and virtually no salt, making it nutritionally lighter than the typical category average.
Ingredients
Carbonated Water, Sugar, Acid (Citric Acid), Flavourings including Caffeine, Ammonium Ferric Citrate & Quinine), Sweeteners tartane Acesulfame K), Preservative (E211), Colours (Sunset Yellow FOR Ponceau 4R). Sunset Yellow FCF & Ponceau 4R:
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