Why is Limone & Menta classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink includes added sugar, carbon dioxide (E290) for carbonation, and a natural flavouring, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar content in Limone & Menta affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 ml serving provides 8.3 g of sugar, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes for diabetics and contributes to overall sugar intake, while the product contains only trace salt, making it less of a concern for hypertension but the high sugar still poses a risk.

Is the peppermint infusion in this product a concern for people with mint allergies?

The beverage contains a small amount (0.27 %) of peppermint infusion; individuals with a known mint allergy should avoid it, although the low concentration may not trigger a reaction in all sensitive consumers.

San Pellegrino • 330ml

Limone & Menta

Beverages

Product Insights

Limone & Menta is a carbonated, lemon‑mint flavored sweetened beverage from San Pellegrino, classified in the Sweetened beverages group. It scores an E on the Nutri-Score and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature due to added sugar, carbon dioxide and natural flavouring. While it is low in fat, saturated fat and salt, its sugar content (8.3 g per 100 ml) is relatively high, which offsets the low calorie advantage.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal37 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates8.3 g

Sugars8.3 g

Comparative Analysis

With 8.3 g of sugars per 100 ml, this drink contains roughly half the sugar of the average sweetened beverage (15.7 g per 100 g), while its fat and salt levels are negligible.

Ingredients

Eau, jus de citron à base de concentré (16%), sucre, dioxyde de carbone, infusion de menthe poivrée (0,27%), arôme naturel. Ingrediënten: water, citroensap uit concentraat (16%) suiker, kooldioxide, pepermunt - infusie (0,27%), natuurlijk aroma. Zutaten: Wasser, Zitronensaft aus Konzen - trat (16%), Zucker, Kohlendioxid, Pfefferminz aufguss (0,27%), natürliches Aroma. Voedingswaarde informatie/Per/Pro Per portie/ INLI

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