Why is Coca‑Cola Original Taste classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are present?

It is made from refined ingredients such as high‑fructose glucose syrup, carbon dioxide, phosphoric acid, caramel colour (E150d) and natural flavourings that include caffeine, all of which are industrially derived, giving it a NOVA 4 classification.

How does the sugar content in Coca‑Cola Original Taste impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

A 250 ml serving provides about 27 g of sugar, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally unsuitable for diabetes management; the drink contains no salt, so direct hypertensive concerns are limited to the indirect effects of high sugar intake on weight.

Is Coca‑Cola Original Taste suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The ingredient list contains only plant‑based components and no gluten, making it vegan, halal‑compatible and gluten‑free, but its high carbohydrate and sugar content means it is not compatible with keto or low‑carb diets.

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Coca-Cola Original Taste

Beverages

Product Insights

Coca‑Cola Original Taste is a 1 L PET‑bottled carbonated soft drink produced in Portugal and marked with the Green Dot recycling label. It belongs to the sweetened‑beverage group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA rating of 4, delivering 42 kcal, 10.6 g of sugar and no fat, protein or salt per 100 g. While it provides caffeine and hydration, the high sugar level (27 g per typical 250 ml serving) makes it unsuitable for low‑sugar or diabetic diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal42 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates10.6 g

Sugars10.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soft drink, Coca‑Cola Original Taste contains less sugar (10.6 g vs 15.7 g), fat, salt and calories per 100 g, but its typical 250 ml serving still supplies a substantial 27 g of sugar.

Ingredients

Water, fructose - glucose syrup, carbon dioxide, colorant: e150d, acid: phosphoric acid, natural flavorings (including caffeine).

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