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

It receives a NOVA‑4 rating because it is made from refined ingredients such as sugar, concentrated fruit juice, carbonated water and a suite of additives; the label lists colourants E102 (Tartrazine) and E133 (Blue 1), the preservative sodium benzoate (E211), carbon dioxide (E290) for carbonation and ascorbic acid (E300) as an antioxidant.

How does the sugar and salt content of Mandarino affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 ml provides 11 g of sugar, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be limited or avoided by people with diabetes, while the 0.29 g of salt per 100 ml contributes to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

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

The drink contains only plant‑derived ingredients (water, fruit juice concentrate, sugar and flavorings) and no animal‑derived additives, making it vegan, halal and gluten‑free, but its relatively high carbohydrate (11 g sugars per 100 ml) and low fat content make it unsuitable for a strict keto regimen.

Polara • 27,5 cl

Mandarino

Beverages

Product Insights

Mandarino is a 27.5 cl carbonated soft drink by Polara, flavored with green tangerine juice concentrate and sweetened with sugar. It is ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of E, offering zero fat, zero saturated fat but a high sugar level of 11 g per 100 ml and a moderate salt content of 0.29 g. As a sweetened beverage, it provides limited nutritional value and includes several additives such as colourants E102 and E133, sodium benzoate, carbon dioxide and ascorbic acid, which may be a concern for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal46 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates11.5 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soda, Mandarino contains less sugar, fat, salt and calories per 100 ml, but still delivers a high sugar level that exceeds many dietary recommendations.

Ingredients

Water, Green tangerine juice 15% from concentrate, Sugar, Carbon dioxide, Natural flavouring of age Lay, Jus de mandarine vert 15% de concentré, Sucre, Dioxyde de carbone, Arôme naturel de mandarine, AcidifiantA Acidifying Citric acid, Preservative: Sodium benzoate, Antioxidant: Ascorbic acid, Colouring: E102*-E133/FR Ingredient drique Conservateur: Benzoate de sodium, Antioxydant: Acide ascorbique, Colorants: E102-E133/DE Zutaten Wasser, 15% grüner Mandarinensaft aus Konzentrat, Zucker, Kohlensäure, natürliches Mandarinen aroma, Sauerungs Zensaure, Konservierungsmittel: Natriumbenzoat, Antioxydationsmittel: Askorbinsäure, Farbstoffe E102-E13 - Pet nuire à l'activité et à l'attention des enfants. / Es kann die Aktivität und Aufmerksamkeit von Kindern negativ fire negativamente sull'attività e l'attenzione dei bambini. / May have an adverse effect on activity and attention Informazioni nutrizionali/Nutrition Information / Déclaration nutritionelle/Nährstoffinformati ergia, energy, énergie, Energie 196 K/ 46 KG

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.