Why is Mirinda Apple & Kiwi classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA 4 because the formulation combines basic ingredients such as water and carbon dioxide with multiple industrial additives, including citric acid (E330), potassium sorbate (E202), sodium benzoate (E211), sodium citrates, the blue brilliant FCF colorant (E133), acesulfam‑K (E950) and sucralose (E955); these substances are manufactured and added during processing, which defines an ultra‑processed product.

How does the sugar and artificial sweetener content of this drink affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The beverage provides 5.6 g of natural sugar per 100 g, which can raise blood glucose levels, while the inclusion of potent sweeteners such as acesulfam‑K and sucralose adds sweetness without extra calories; however, the artificial sweeteners do not affect blood pressure, but the overall sugar load may still require careful portion control for diabetic or hypertensive individuals.

Is the blue brilliant FCF (E133) used as a colorant in this product a health concern?

Blue brilliant FCF (E133) is an approved synthetic dye that some studies have linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children, but regulatory agencies consider it safe at the levels used in soft drinks; consumers seeking to avoid synthetic colors may prefer alternatives without this additive.

Pepsi • 2L

Mirinda cu gust de măr şi kiwi

Beverages

Product Insights

Mirinda Apple & Kiwi is a 2 L plastic bottle of carbonated soft drink marketed by Pepsi, belonging to the artificially sweetened beverages family. The drink is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4) and contains water, carbon dioxide, sugar, citric acid, apple‑kiwi flavorings, caramel color from saffron concentrate, blue brilliant FCF (E133), potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sodium citrates, and the artificial sweeteners acesulfam‑K and sucralose. Nutritionally it provides 24 kcal, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 5.6 g sugars and 5.7 g carbohydrates per 100 g, with no protein or fiber, and it lacks a Nutri‑Score label, indicating modest energy but presence of added sugars and several synthetic additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal24 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates5.7 g

Sugars5.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soda (5.69 g sugars, 1.04 g fat, 1.28 g saturated fat, 10.48 g carbs per 100 g), Mirinda Apple & Kiwi has slightly lower sugar, zero fat and saturated fat, and markedly fewer carbohydrates, while delivering the same moderate calorie count.

Ingredients

Apa, dioxid de carbon, zahär. addifiant (acid citric), arome de mar si kiwi, colorant (concentrat de şofrănel), conservanti (sorbat de potasiu, benzoat de sodiu) corector Cmsuma de aciditate (citrați de sodiu), indulcitori (acesulfam-K, sucraloză), colorant (albastru briliant FCF). A se consuma, de preferintă, inainte de data inscriptionată in partea superioară a ambalajului, deasupra etichetei.

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