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

NOVA 4 denotes foods made mostly from industrial formulations, containing additives, sweeteners and flavorings; Fanta Lemon includes carbon dioxide (E290), potassium sorbate (E202), citric acids (E296, E330), ascorbic acid (E300), acacia gum (E414), the artificial sweeteners acesulfame K (E950), aspartame (E951) and neohesperidine‑di‑hydrochalcone (E959).

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

The drink provides 4.6 g of sugar per 100 ml, which can raise blood glucose and should be limited by people with diabetes, while its 0.02 g of salt per 100 ml is negligible and unlikely to impact blood pressure.

Is Fanta Lemon suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

All ingredients are plant‑derived, so the product is vegan, gluten‑free and generally acceptable for halal consumers; however, the 4.6 g of sugar per 100 ml and the presence of artificial sweeteners make it unsuitable for strict keto regimens.

Fanta • 1.5 л

Фанта лимон

Beverages

Product Insights

Fanta Lemon is a carbonated lemon‑flavored soft drink produced by the Fanta brand. It belongs to the "Beverages" and "Artificially sweetened beverages" groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with zero fat, negligible salt (0.02 g per 100 ml) and 4.6 g of sugars per 100 ml. While it provides a refreshing citrus taste and is vegan‑friendly, the presence of multiple artificial additives (including E202, E290, E296, E300, E330, E414, E950, E951 and E959) and moderate sugar levels make it less suitable for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal20 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4.6 g

Sugars4.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage in its category, this drink contains less sugar (4.6 g vs 5.69 g per 100 g), virtually no fat (0 g vs 1.04 g) and markedly lower salt (0.02 g vs 1.06 g).

Ingredients

Вода, фруктозо-глюкозен сироп, лимонов сок от концентрат 6%, въглероден диоксид, киселина (ябълчена киселина, лимонена киселина), подсладител (ацесулфам К, аспартам, неохесперидин дихидрохалкон), антиоксидант (аскорбинова киселина), регулатор на киселинността (натриев цитрат), консервант (калиев сорбат), стабилизатор (акациева гума, глицеролов естер на дървесна смола), натурални лимонови аромати и други натурални аромати, оцветител (каротини).

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