Why is Vitamin Aqua Merlin s classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is manufactured as a formulated drink that combines water with added sugars, isolated vitamins (vitamin C, niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, B12, folic acid, biotin) and flavoring agents, which are characteristic of NOVA 4 ultra‑processed foods; no whole‑food ingredients are present.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.2 g of sugar per 100 ml (about 42 g per litre) the beverage contributes a noticeable carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.01 g of salt per 100 ml is low but adds to total sodium intake, so consumption should be limited for hypertension management.

Is Vitamin Aqua Merlin s suitable for a vegan diet?

Yes, the product is certified vegan and all listed ingredients, including the added vitamins and sweeteners, are plant‑based or synthetically derived without any animal‑derived components.

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Vitamin Aqua Merlin s

Beverages

Product Insights

Vitamin Aqua Merlin s is a 600 ml vegan‑certified vitamin‑enhanced water that belongs to the Beverages → Waters and flavored waters group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category, offering low fat and low salt but delivering 4.2 g of sugars per 100 ml along with added vitamin C and B‑complex nutrients. While the drink provides a modest boost of vitamins, its sugar level and modest sodium make it a less ideal choice for those limiting carbohydrate or sodium intake.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal17 kcal

Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4.2 g

Sugars4.2 g

Proteins0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage (0.5 g sugar, 3 kcal per 100 g), this drink provides about eight times more sugar and five times the calories while remaining virtually fat‑free and low in salt.

Ingredients

Informatii Nutritionale pentru 100 mil băutură răcoritoare 75kJ/18kcal Og Valoare Energetică Grăsimi din care acizi graşi saturati Og Glucide 4,2g 4,2g Og 0,01g din care zaharuri Proteine Sare Vitamina C Niacină Acid pantotenic Vitamina B6 Tiamină Vitamina B12 Acid folic Biotină 52,0mg 2,4mg 1,8mg 0,42mg 0,165mg 0,75µg 30,0μg 7,5ug % VNR 65%(390%7 - 15%(90%) 30%(180% 30%(180% 15%(90%) 30%(180% 15%(90%) 15%90% %VNR=procent din Valoarea Nutritionala de Referinta *Pn portle pastrala rece si a se consuma in maxim 24 de ore după desigilare.

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