Why is Aranciata Rossa classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formula includes concentrated fruit juices, added sugars, a non‑nutritive sweetener and several food‑industry additives; the label lists carbon dioxide (E290), citric acid (E330), colourings anthocyanins (E163) and paprika extract (E160c), pectin as a stabiliser (E440) and steviol glycosides from Stevia (E960a).

How does the sugar content in Aranciata Rossa affect a diabetic diet?

With 4.4 g of sugars and about 1.5 g of added sugars per 100 ml, the drink can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and should be limited or avoided by people managing diabetes, especially when consumed in typical serving sizes.

Is Aranciata Rossa suitable for a vegan diet?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived and no animal‑derived additives are reported, so the product can be considered vegan, although the official vegan status may not be verified on the label.

Nestlé, San Pellegrino • 33cl

Sparkling Blood Orange Beverage

Beverages

Product Insights

Aranciata Rossa is a carbonated orange‑blood‑orange soft drink produced by San Pellegrino/Nestlé, classified in the Artificially sweetened beverages group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of several additives such as carbon dioxide (E290), citric acid (E330), colourings anthocyanins (E163) and paprika extract (E160c), a stabiliser (pectin E440) and a stevia‑derived sweetener (E960a). Nutritionally it is low in fat, saturated fat and salt, provides 21 kcal per 100 ml, but contains 4.4 g of sugars and 1.5 g of added sugars, which places it above the low‑sugar threshold for many health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal20 kcal

Carbohydrates4.4 g

Sugars4.3 g

Fiber0.2 g

Proteins0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soda, Aranciata Rossa contains less sugar (4.4 g vs 5.69 g), markedly lower fat (0 g vs 1.04 g), saturated fat (0 g vs 1.28 g) and salt (0.025 g vs 1.06 g) per 100 ml, resulting in about one‑third of the typical energy content.

Ingredients

water, orange juice from concentrate (13%), blood orange juice from concentrate (3%), sugar, carbon dioxide, natural orange flavouring with other natural flavourings, orange extract, colours: anthocyanins and paprika extract, stabiliser: pectins, acid: citric acid, sweetener: steviol glycosides from Stevia, natural flavourings.

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