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

Toudja is considered ultra‑processed because it combines refined sugar, fruit concentrates and pulp with a range of manufactured additives. The additives include citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331), pectin (E440), carboxymethyl cellulose (E466), potassium sorbate (E202) and natural flavorings, all of which are produced separately and then blended, meeting the criteria for a NOVA 4 product.

How does the sugar content in Toudja affect a diabetic diet?

Each 100 ml of Toudja contains 11.7 g of sugar, which can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose levels. For individuals managing diabetes, the drink should be regarded as a high‑sugar beverage and consumed only in very small amounts or avoided altogether, as it provides little protein or fiber to moderate the glycemic response.

Is Toudja suitable for a vegan diet?

The ingredients are plant‑based – water, sugar, fruit concentrates, pectin and other additives – but the sugar is marked as “maybe” vegan because some sugar processing uses bone char. Therefore, the product can be considered vegan only if the manufacturer confirms that the sugar is sourced without animal‑derived processing.

Gadouche Boualem • 2 L

Toudja

Beverages

Product Insights

Toudja is a 2‑liter Algerian multifruit juice made by Gadouche Boualem, classified in the sweetened‑beverages group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, acidity regulators, preservatives and several food‑additive codes (E330, E331, E440, E466, E202). Nutritionally it is low in fat, saturated fat and salt, but contains 11.7 g of sugar per 100 ml and only about 13.8 % fruit‑vegetable content, giving it a modest energy value of 52 kcal per 100 ml.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal52 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates12.3 g

Sugars11.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fruit‑juice beverage, Toudja provides less sugar (11.7 g vs 15.7 g per 100 ml), and considerably lower fat (0.1 g vs 0.73 g), saturated fat (0.1 g vs 0.7 g) and salt (0.01 g vs 0.35 g).

Ingredients

Eau traitée, sucre, base fruitée minimum 20% ( concentré de jus d'orange, jus de citron pulpe de mandarine, pulpe de pamplemousse, pulpe et cellules d'orange), arómes naturels Additifs Alimentaires: régulateurs d'acidité (acide citrique, citrates de sodium(BPF)acide ascorbique antioxydant (BPF), stabilisants (pectines, carboxyméthyl-cellulose(BPF)bêta-carotènes colorant, sorbate de potassium agent de conservation.

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