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

Berry combines refined plant proteins, isolated starches and a micronutrient blend that are manufactured and mixed in industrial processes, which places it in the NOVA 4 category. The label lists additives E322 (sunflower lecithin), E322i (refined lecithin), E418 (gellan gum) and E955 (sucralose) as well as natural flavourings.

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

Each 500 ml bottle contains 4 g of sugar, a modest amount that can still raise blood glucose levels, so diabetics should account for it within their total carbohydrate budget. The 0.69 g of salt contributes to sodium intake; while lower than many processed meals, it can still influence blood pressure in hypertensive individuals, so moderation is advised.

Based on its ingredients, is Berry suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Gluten‑Free, or Keto?

Berry is certified vegan and gluten‑free, meeting those dietary restrictions. However, with 34 g of carbohydrates per serving, it exceeds the typical carbohydrate limit of a keto diet, making it unsuitable for strict keto eating.

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Berry

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Berry is a ready-to-drink meal replacement marketed as a nutritionally complete composite food (one-dish meal). It carries a Nutri-Score of A but is classified as a NOVA 4 product, meaning it is ultra-processed and contains additives such as sucralose, sunflower lecithin and gellan gum. Each 500 ml serving supplies 400 kcal, 20 g of protein, 19 g of fat (including 3.9 g saturated), 4 g of sugar and 0.69 g of salt, offering high protein and fiber yet a relatively high fat load.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal80 kcal

Fat3.7 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates6.8 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average meals, this shake contains far less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt while delivering 20 g of protein per serving.

Ingredients

Water, Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Gluten-Free Oat Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Ground Flaxseed, Soluble Vegetable Fibre (Chicory, Corn), Medium-Chain Triglyceride Powder (from Coconut), Micronutrient Blend (Minerals (Potassium (as Potassium Citrate), Chloride (as Potassium Chloride), Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate), Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate), Phosphorus (as Magnesium Phosphate), Copper (as Copper Gluconate), Zinc (as Zinc Oxide), Iodine (as Potassium Iodide), Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate)), Vitamins (Vitamin C (as L-Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin K (K2, as Menaquinone-7), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate), Vitamin A (as Retinyl Acetate), Niacin (as Niacinamide), Vitamin D (D2, as Ergocalciferol), Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin), Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium-D-Pantothenate), Biotin (as D-Biotin), Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate), Folate (as Calcium-L Methylfolate)), Choline), Natural Flavourings, Beetroot and Carrot Extract, Brown Rice Flour, Emulsifier: Sunflower Lecithin, Thickener: Gellan Gum, Sweetener: Sucralose. Allergy advice: For allergens see ingredients in bold. May contain mustard. We recommend one serving a day if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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