Why is Spa Fruit lime‑ginger classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is a flavored water that undergoes multiple industrial steps, including the addition of non‑nutritive sweeteners, citric acid, natural lime‑ginger flavor extracts and often a preservative such as sodium benzoate; these ingredients and processes place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar content in Spa Fruit lime‑ginger affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.6 g of sugars per 100 ml, the drink adds a modest amount of carbohydrates that diabetics must count toward their daily limit, but it is considerably lower than many sugary sodas; because it contains no added salt, it does not directly exacerbate hypertension.

Is Spa Fruit lime‑ginger suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The formulation contains only plant‑based flavorings, water and artificial sweeteners, so it is free from animal ingredients and gluten, making it compatible with vegan and gluten‑free diets; its low carbohydrate level (about 3 g per 100 ml) also fits keto guidelines, and in the absence of alcohol or animal‑derived processing aids it is generally acceptable for halal consumers.

SPA • 1.25L

Spa Fruit lime-ginger

Beverages

Product Insights

Spa Fruit lime‑ginger is a 1.25 L flavored water sold in Belgium under the SPA brand. It belongs to the artificially sweetened beverage family, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and, like most flavored waters, is classified as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4). The drink is free of fat, saturated fat and salt, but provides 2.6 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is moderate and contributes 12 kcal per 100 ml.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal12 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates3 g

Sugars2.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage, Spa Fruit lime‑ginger contains virtually no fat or salt and only about half the sugar (2.6 g vs 5.69 g per 100 ml) while delivering 12 kcal, well below the typical 70 kcal of standard drinks.

Ingredients

Eau minérale naturelle 83,9% (source: Reine), jus de fruits à base de concentré 13.4% pomme, citron, acerola, citron vert 0,2%), sucre, arômes naturels de gingembre, de citron de grames de caroube, INGREDIENTEN: Natuurlijk mineraalwater 83,9% (bron: Reine), vruchtensappen uit weede citron, extrait de gingembre, édulcorant (glycosides de stéviol issus de stevia), stabilisant (farine Concentrat 13.4% (appel, citroen, acerola, limoen 0,2%), suiker, natuurlijke aroma's van gember, limoen en A ce avant voir bouteille. Ten minste houdbaar tot einde: zie fles. A consommer très frais et dans les rebekoeld drinkon No obri du soleil dans un endroit prope

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