Why is Coca-Cola Original Taste classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is labeled NOVA 4 because it is formulated from refined ingredients and includes several additives: sugar, caramel colour (E150d), acidity regulator (E338), caffeine and carbon dioxide, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed beverages.

How does the sugar content of Coca-Cola Original Taste affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 10.6 g of sugar per 100 g (about 10.6 g per 100 ml), the beverage can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while its zero salt content does not add to hypertension risk but the high sugar still poses cardiovascular concerns.

Is Coca-Cola Original Taste suitable for a vegan or halal diet?

The product’s sugar is marked as "maybe" vegan and the caramel colour is plant‑derived, but the label indicates the drink is Haram, so it is not considered halal, and the uncertain vegan status means it cannot be confidently described as vegan.

Coca-Cola • 330ml

Coca-Cola Original Taste

Beverages

Product Insights

Coca-Cola Original Taste is a carbonated soft drink that belongs to the sweetened-beverages family within the broader beverages group. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with added sugars, caramel colour (E150d), an acidity regulator (E338) and caffeine. While it contains no fat, saturated fat or salt and provides only 42 kcal per 100 g, its sugar level of 10.6 g is relatively high, making it a low-nutrient, high-sugar beverage.

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 carbonated soft drink (15.7 g sugar, 0.7 g fat, 0.35 g salt and 80 kcal per 100 g), this Coca-Cola delivers 10.6 g sugar, 0 g fat, 0 g salt and 42 kcal, meaning it is lower in sugar, fat, salt and calories than the typical product.

Ingredients

water, sugar, carbon dioxoid, dye (caramel e150d), acidity regulator (e338), natural flavourings (including caffeine)

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