Why is Strawberry Flavoured Water classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is rated NOVA 4 because it combines basic water with multiple industrial ingredients, including citric acid, flavouring, preservatives (potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate) and two artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K and sucralose), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed products.

How does the zero‑sugar, artificial‑sweetener composition of this drink affect a diabetic diet?

With no sugar and only 1 kcal per 100 ml, the beverage does not raise blood glucose directly, but the sweeteners may influence insulin sensitivity in some individuals, so diabetics should monitor personal response and consider it an occasional alternative to sugary drinks.

Is Strawberry Flavoured Water suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

Yes, all listed ingredients are plant‑based or synthetically derived, making the drink vegan, it contains no carbohydrates or protein, fitting a keto regimen, and it has no gluten‑containing components, so it is safe for gluten‑free consumers.

Essence • 500ml

Strawberry Flavoured Water

Beverages

Product Insights

Strawberry Flavoured Water is a 500 ml PET‑bottled, strawberry‑tasting flavored water marketed by Essence and classified under artificially sweetened beverages. It provides virtually no calories, fat, sugar or salt per 100 ml and carries a Nutri‑Score of C, but its NOVA 4 rating reflects the presence of several additives such as citric acid, flavourings, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate) and non‑nutritive sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose). While it offers a low‑calorie flavored option, the extensive additive list may be a concern for consumers seeking more natural drinks.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal1 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage, this strawberry flavored water contains virtually no sugar, fat, saturated fat or salt and delivers only 1 kcal per 100 ml versus about 70 kcal on average.

Ingredients

Spring water, acid (citric acid), flavouring, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose)

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Strawberry Flavoured Water

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal1 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage, this strawberry flavored water contains virtually no sugar, fat, saturated fat or salt and delivers only 1 kcal per 100 ml versus about 70 kcal on average.

Ingredients

Spring water, acid (citric acid), flavouring, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose)

84%

35%

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