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

Zumo is labelled NOVA 4 because it combines multiple processed ingredients such as re-hydrated skimmed milk powder, fruit juice concentrate and added sweeteners; the additives listed are sucralose (E955), citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331), pectin (E440), plus vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene.

How does the sugar content in Zumo impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The beverage contains a moderate amount of natural sugars from fruit juice and added sweetener, which can raise blood glucose levels for diabetics and may affect blood pressure control, so it should be consumed in moderation, especially by those monitoring sugar intake.

Is the milk powder in Zumo a concern for people with lactose intolerance or a dairy allergy?

Yes, Zumo includes re-hydrated skimmed milk powder, providing lactose and dairy proteins; therefore it is unsuitable for individuals with lactose intolerance or a dairy allergy.

Hacendado • 200ml

zumo

Beverages

Product Insights

Zumo is a 200 ml fruit-and-milk beverage from Mercadona's Hacendado line, blending water, a mix of fruit juices (apple-orange, pineapple, mango, guava, papaya) and carrot concentrate with re-hydrated skimmed milk powder. It falls under the PNNS groups "Beverages" and "Artificially sweetened beverages", carries a NOVA 4 (ultra-processed) label and does not have an official Nutri-Score. While the drink provides natural fruit flavors, vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene, it also contains added sucralose and acidity regulators and its sugar level is moderate, making it less suitable for low-sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Sugars

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal15 kcal

Carbohydrates3.3 g

Sugars3.2 g

Fiber0.3 g

Proteins0.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage, this juice has a moderate sugar level similar to the 5.69 g per 100 g average, but its fat and salt are considerably lower than the typical 1.04 g of fat and 1.06 g of salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Agua, zumo de frutas y zanahoria en proporción variable a partir de concentrado 25% (manzana naranja, piña, mango, guayaba, papaya y zanahoria (1%)), leche desnatada en polvo rehidratada (12%) estabilizante (pectina), correctores de la acidez (ácido citrico y citratos de sodio), edulcorante (sucralosa) vitaminas C, E, y ẞ caroteno y aromas. "Contiene azúcares naturalmente presentes idos días. O MERCADONA 800 500 220 JGC S.A C/ José Ortega y Gasset 291 28006 Madd Espala 100 ml 200 ml

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