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

The drink contains multiple industrial ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, sucralose, citric acid (E330), phosphoric acid (E338), potassium sorbate (E202), beta‑carotene colour (E160a), and the stabiliser E445, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this drink affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.1 g of sugars per 100 ml, the beverage can raise blood glucose levels and is not suitable for strict diabetic management, while its very low salt (0.02 g) contributes minimally to sodium intake, making it a lesser concern for hypertension but the sugar load remains the primary issue.

Is Allegra with citrus juice suitable for vegans, gluten‑free diets, or other strict dietary restrictions?

The product is labelled no‑gluten and all listed ingredients are plant‑based, so it is regarded as vegan‑friendly; however, the presence of artificial sweeteners and colourants may be avoided by consumers seeking highly natural formulations.

San Benedetto • 1,5 l

Allegra con succo d'agrumi

Beverages

Product Insights

Allegra with citrus juice is an artificially sweetened carbonated orange soft drink marketed by San Benedetto. It belongs to the artificially sweetened beverage group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), offering low fat, low saturated fat and low salt but providing 5.1 g of sugars and several non‑nutritive sweeteners per 100 ml. The formulation includes orange juice concentrate, glucose‑fructose syrup, sugar, sucralose and a range of additives such as citric acid, potassium sorbate, beta‑carotene colour and stabiliser E445, which contribute to its highly processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal23 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates5.1 g

Sugars5.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soft‑drink benchmark, this beverage delivers slightly less sugar (5.1 g vs 5.69 g), virtually no fat (0 g vs 1.04 g) and markedly lower salt (0.02 g vs 1.06 g) per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Acqua, succo d'arancia (12%) da concentrato, sciroppo di fruttosio-glucosio, zucchero, anidride carbonica, acidificantí (acido citrico, acido ortofosforico), aromi, conservante: potassio sorbato, sale, antiossidante: acido ascorbico edulcorante: sucralosio, stabilizzante: E445, colorante: beta carotene.

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