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

NOVA 4 denotes products made mostly from industrial ingredients and additives rather than whole foods; Coca Cola Zero contains carbonation (E290), colourant caramel E150d, cyclamates, acesulfame‑K, aspartame (E951), phosphoric acid (E338), natural flavourings, caffeine and a phenylalanine warning, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed drinks.

Is the aspartame used in Coca Cola Zero a concern for people with phenylalanine‑sensitive conditions?

Yes, aspartame breaks down into phenylalanine, so the product carries a warning for phenylalanine‑sensitive individuals such as those with phenylketonuria, and they should avoid or limit consumption.

Can Coca Cola Zero be considered suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

Coca Cola Zero contains no animal‑derived ingredients, making it vegan; its zero‑sugar, zero‑carb profile fits a keto diet; it is generally regarded as halal in markets where the sweeteners are permitted, and it contains no gluten‑containing grains, so it is gluten‑free.

Coca Cola • 2L

Coca Cola Zero 2l

Beverages

Product Insights

Coca Cola Zero 2L is a carbonated, artificially‑sweetened beverage from the Coca‑Cola brand, classified in the Beverages and Artificially Sweetened Beverages families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, and offers zero grams of sugar, negligible fat and only 0.05 g of salt per 100 ml, resulting in very low caloric content. However, the formula includes several additives such as colourant E150d, carbon dioxide, cyclamates, acesulfame‑K, aspartame, phosphoric acid, natural flavours, caffeine and a phenylalanine warning, which may be undesirable for consumers avoiding artificial sweeteners or certain additives.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal1 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soft‑drink, this Coca‑Cola Zero contains 0 g sugar (vs 5.69 g), 0 g fat (vs 1.04 g), 0 g saturated fat (vs 1.28 g), only 0.05 g salt (vs 1.06 g) and about 2 kJ of energy (vs ≈ 294 kJ) per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Apă, dioxid de carbon, colorant E 150d, îndulcitori: ciclamați, acesulfam-K şi aspartam, acidifiant acid fosforic, arome naturale, aroma cafeină, corector de aciditate citrați de sodiu. Contine o sursă de fenilalanină. A se consuma de preferinţă Inainte de: vezi pe ambalaj (primul rând). Ambalaj de unică folosință.

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