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

The drink is rated NOVA 4 because it is produced from refined fruit bases and flavourings rather than whole fruit, and the only ingredient declared is natural flavour; no listed additives or preservatives are present, giving it an additive count of zero.

How does the sugar and salt content in this smoothie affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 10.9 g of sugars and 0.01 g of salt per 100 ml, the smoothie contributes a notable amount of rapidly absorbable carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels, while its very low salt is unlikely to impact blood pressure, so it should be consumed sparingly by people managing diabetes and can fit within a low‑salt diet.

Is the Strawberry and banana smoothie suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets?

Because the only listed component is natural flavour and no animal‑derived ingredients or gluten‑containing grains are reported, the product can be considered vegan and gluten‑free, but its high carbohydrate (11.5 g) and sugar (10.9 g) content make it unsuitable for a keto regimen.

Sainsbury's • 180 ml

Strawberry and banana smoothie

Beverages

Product Insights

Strawberry and banana smoothie, sold by Sainsbury’s in 180 ml cartons, is a plant‑based fruit beverage. It belongs to the Beverages group, specifically unsweetened beverages, but carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature; the drink is low in fat (0.1 g), saturated fat (0.01 g) and salt (0.01 g) while providing 10.9 g of sugars and 11.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 ml, with only 0.2 g of protein. The sole listed ingredient is natural flavour, the product bears a ‘no added sugar’ claim despite its high sugar content, and it receives an Eco‑Score of D, indicating moderate environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal48 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates11.5 g

Sugars10.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fruit‑smoothie benchmark (15.54 g sugar, 2.07 g fat, 0.24 g salt per 100 g), this smoothie delivers lower sugar, fat and salt levels per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Natural flavour

84%

35%

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