Tesco
Blackcurrent
Product Insights
Blackcurrent is an artificially sweetened blackcurrant‑flavoured carbonated drink classified in the Artificially sweetened beverages group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating it is ultra‑processed with several synthetic additives and preservatives. While it is low in sugars, fat and salt compared with typical sodas, the presence of multiple sweeteners and additives lowers its overall nutritional quality.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g/ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average soda, Blackcurrent contains far less sugar (0.67 g vs 5.69 g), lower fat (0.67 g vs 1.04 g) and reduced salt (0.67 g vs 1.06 g) per 100 ml.
Ingredients
Water, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (35%). Citric Acid, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrate), Colour (Anthocyanins), Flavourings, Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K), Malic Acid, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulphite), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid).
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