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

Pompelno is made from carbonated water, added sugars, flavorings, acidifiers and often preservatives such as sodium benzoate or potassium sorbate, ingredients that place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar content of Pompelno affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 9.1 g of sugars per 100 g, Pompelno can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its lack of salt is neutral for hypertension but the high sugar still poses a health concern.

Is Pompelno suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The drink contains no animal‑derived ingredients or gluten, so it is vegan and gluten‑free; however, its high sugar level makes it unsuitable for a keto diet, and it is generally considered halal because it lacks alcohol or animal fats.

San Pellegrino, Nestlé

Pompelno

Beverages

Product Insights

Pompelno is a carbonated soft drink marketed by San Pellegrino and Nestlé and sold in Belgium and Luxembourg. It belongs to the soft‑drink family, carries a Nutri‑Score of E, and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, offering 40 kcal, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g salt and 9.1 g of sugars per 100 g. While its low fat and salt make it a low‑calorie refreshment, the high sugar content and poor Nutri‑Score indicate it should be consumed only occasionally.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal40 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates9.5 g

Sugars9.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage (10.87 g sugars, 12.3 g fat, 3.2 g saturated fat, 0.9 g salt and 246 kcal per 100 g), Pompelno contains virtually no fat, saturated fat or salt, only 40 kcal, and its sugar level of 9.1 g is slightly below the category average.

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