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

The drink is made from water, artificial sweeteners and several synthetic additives such as the colourant Brilliant Blue FCF and a small amount of salt; these highly refined ingredients and the lack of recognizable whole foods place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the low sugar and minimal salt content of Fanta mystère affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Because it contains no sugar and only 0.02 g of salt per 100 g, the beverage adds negligible glucose or sodium to the diet, making it generally safe for diabetic or hypertensive individuals, though the artificial sweeteners may still cause individual sensitivities.

Is the Brilliant Blue FCF colourant in Fanta mystère a concern for consumers with allergies or sensitivities?

Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic dye that can trigger allergic reactions or intolerance in a small subset of people, especially those sensitive to artificial colourants; however, it is approved for use in beverages in the EU at regulated limits.

Fanta • 500 ml

Fanta mystère

Beverages

Product Insights

Fanta Mystère is a 500 ml diet soda from the Fanta brand, marketed in Romania as an artificially sweetened carbonated beverage. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B, belongs to the "Artificially sweetened beverages" group, and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it provides only 2 kcal, 0 g fat, 0 g sugar and 0.02 g salt. While its zero‑sugar formulation makes it low‑calorie, the presence of artificial sweeteners and the synthetic colour Brilliant Blue FCF raise concerns for some consumers, and it offers no protein, fibre or micronutrients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal2 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soda, Fanta Mystère delivers virtually no sugar or fat and only 2 kcal per 100 g, while its salt content (0.02 g) remains far below the typical 1.06 g.

Ingredients

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