Why is Pepsi 300 ml classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is made from water, added sugar, carbon dioxide and a blend of industrial additives, including caramel color with ammonium sulfite, phosphoric acid, caffeine, and the artificial sweeteners acesulfame K and sucralose, characteristics that place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group.

How does the sugar and salt content in Pepsi 300 ml affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 ml provides 7 g of sugar, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is therefore unsuitable for tight glycaemic control, while the 0.01 g of salt is low but still contributes to total sodium intake, a consideration for hypertension management.

Based on its ingredient list, is Pepsi 300 ml suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains no animal‑derived ingredients, making it vegan and generally gluten‑free, but its high sugar level makes it unsuitable for keto diets, and while it does not contain prohibited halal ingredients, the presence of caramel colour and caffeine means certification should be checked for strict halal compliance.

Pepsi • 300 ml

Pepsi 300 ml

Beverages

Product Insights

Pepsi 300 ml is a carbonated soft drink classified in the sweetened‑beverage family of the PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high level of formulated ingredients such as added sugars, caramel color, phosphoric acid and artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose). Nutritionally, the beverage contains 7 g of sugars, 0 g fat and 0.01 g salt per 100 ml, offering no protein or fiber and a modest energy content of 28 kcal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal28 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates7 g

Sugars7 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar (7 g/100 ml), fat (0 g) and salt (0.01 g) are all well below the category averages of 15.71 g sugar, 0.73 g fat and 0.35 g salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

apă, zahăr, dioxid de carbon, colorant (caramel cu sulfit de amoniu), arome (conţin cafeină), acidifiant (acid fosforic), îndulcitori (acesulfam K, sucraloză). A se consuma, de preferinţă, înainte de data inscripţionată în partea superioară a ambalajului, deasupra etichetei. A se păstra la loc uscat şi curat, ferit de razele soarelui, surse de căldură şi îngheţ. 300 ml*** 120 kJ/28 kcal 4% 100 ml: 84 kcal 359 kJ 300mle PE

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