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

The drink is labeled NOVA 4 because its ingredients undergo multiple processing steps, including refined sugar, oil‑extracted ginger, and the addition of dextrin (E1400) as a thickening agent; these industrial processes place it in the ultra‑processed group.

How does the added sugar content in this drink affect a diabetic diet?

With 2 g of added sugars per 100 g, the beverage contributes a modest amount of carbohydrate, but people managing diabetes should still count it toward their daily sugar allowance and consider portion size to avoid spikes in blood glucose.

Is Ginger with honey suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

The product is not vegan because it contains honey, but it does not list any gluten‑containing ingredients, making it compatible with a gluten‑free diet for those who consume animal‑derived products.

KABIR

Gingembre au miel

Beverages

Product Insights

Ginger with honey is a sweetened beverage that falls under the PNNS groups "Beverages" and "Sweetened beverages". It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, yet it offers low fat, low saturated fat, low salt and only 2 g of sugars per 100 g, providing about 10 kcal of energy. The product does contain added sugars, honey (which is not vegan) and the additive dextrin (E1400), factors that contribute to its ultra‑processed status.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal10 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates2 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage, this ginger‑with‑honey drink contains only 2 g of sugars, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat and 0 g salt per 100 g, delivering about 10 kcal versus the category average of 80.7 kcal.

Ingredients

Gimgembre, Huile de gingembre, Sucre, Miel, Dextrine

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