Why is Apple Strawberry Lemon beverage classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it contains refined fruit juices, multiple sweeteners (cyclamate and sucralose), a stabiliser (E1450), a colourant (beta‑carotene, E160a), citric acid (E330) and an antioxidant (ascorbic acid, E300), all of which are characteristic of highly processed foods.

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

With 2.6 g of sugars per 100 g and no added sugars, the drink provides a modest amount of natural sugars, making it acceptable in small portions for most people with diabetes, but it should still be counted toward total carbohydrate intake.

Is this beverage suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

All ingredients are plant‑based, so the drink is vegan and gluten‑free. However, it contains 2.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, which exceeds typical keto limits, so it is not ideal for a strict ketogenic regimen.

San Benedetto

Succoso mela fragola limone

Beverages

Product Insights

San Benedetto Apple Strawberry Lemon beverage is an artificially sweetened fruit drink that belongs to the Artificially Sweetened Beverages family. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains several additives such as cyclamate, sucralose, citric acid, ascorbic acid, a stabiliser (E1450) and beta‑carotene colour. Nutritionally it offers very low fat and calories (13 kcal per 100 g) but provides modest natural sugars (2.6 g) and minimal protein.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal13 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates2.8 g

Sugars2.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average beverages, this drink has roughly half the sugar (2.6 g vs 5.69 g), virtually no fat, and only 13 kcal per 100 g versus the typical 70 kcal.

Ingredients

at SAN BENEDETTO Succoso IN ACQUA MINERALE NATURALE ZERO UCCHERI AGE MELA FRAGOLA LIMONE BEVANDA ANALCOLICA A BASE DI SUCCO DI FRUTTA PARZIALMENTE DA CONCENTRATO SENZA ZUCCHERI AGGIUNTI CON EDULCORANTL Ingredienti: acqua minerale (65%), succhi di frutta 30% (succo di mela da concentrato 20%, purea di fragola 8%, succo di limone da concentrato 2% acidificante: acido citrico, antiossidante: acido ascorbico, edulcoranti (ciclamato di sodio, sucralosio) stabilizzante E1450, aromi, colorante: beta carotene, CONTIENE NATURALMENTE ZUCCHERI ZERO ZUCCHERI AGGIUNTL DORATIONE NUTRIZIONALE Per Per peczione %A (valori medi) Energia cul acidi grassi saturi Carboidrat zuccheri 100 ml 200 milyon (200

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