Why is Antioxidant – Peach Flavor classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it contains added sweeteners (fructose), multiple food‑grade additives, and flavorings that are not found in minimally processed drinks. The listed additives are two acidity regulators – citric acid (E330) and sodium citrate (E331) – plus a peach flavouring and various vitamin and mineral fortifications.

How does the sugar and salt content in this beverage affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

At 4.2 g of sugar and 0.03 g of salt per 100 ml, the drink provides a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, so diabetics should count it toward their daily sugar allowance. The low salt level is unlikely to aggravate hypertension, but the overall sugar load still makes it a less optimal choice for strict blood‑sugar control.

Is Antioxidant – Peach Flavor suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the beverage is vegan and naturally gluten‑free. However, its 4.2 g of sugar per 100 ml makes it unsuitable for a keto diet, and while it contains no animal‑derived components, halal certification is not stated, so consumers requiring halal assurance should verify with the manufacturer.

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Product Insights

Antioxidant – Peach Flavor is a 500 ml flavored water marketed as an antioxidant beverage, classified in the artificially sweetened beverages subgroup of the PNNS food groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its low fat, low salt and modest sugar levels (4.2 g per 100 ml) alongside added fructose, acidity regulators (E330, E331), peach flavour, green‑tea extract, vitamins C and E, and minerals such as zinc, manganese and selenium. While the drink provides some micronutrients, its moderate sugar content, presence of added sweeteners and processing level make it less suitable for low‑sugar or whole‑food dietary patterns.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal17 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4.2 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage in its category, this drink contains less sugar (4.2 g vs 5.69 g), less fat (0 g vs 1.04 g), less saturated fat (0 g vs 1.28 g) and less salt (0.03 g vs 1.06 g) per 100 ml.

Ingredients

eau, fructose, correcteurs d'acidité (acide citrique, citrates de sodium), extrait de thé vert*, extrait de sureau, extrait de raisin, extrait de grenade, vitamines (E, C), minéraux (zinc, manganèse, sélénium), arôme pêche. *Les extraits de the vert peuvent apparaitre sous forme de petites particules dans la boisson

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