Why is Verja 1.5 L ORWICK classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from pineapple concentrate, water, sugar and several food‑grade additives such as citric acid (acidulant), pectin (stabiliser) and ascorbic acid (antioxidant). The presence of these isolated ingredients and the use of a fruit concentrate rather than whole fruit place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in Verja 1.5 L ORWICK affect a diabetic diet?

With 11.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the drink can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, so people managing diabetes should treat it as a high‑sugar beverage and limit consumption or avoid it altogether.

Is Verja 1.5 L ORWICK suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or keto diets?

The product contains only plant‑based ingredients, pineapple, water, sugar, citric acid, pectin and ascorbic acid, so it is vegan and gluten‑free, but its high sugar and carbohydrate levels make it unsuitable for keto or other low‑carb eating plans.

J. Garcia Carrion, La Verja

Verja 1,5L ORWICK

Beverages

Product Insights

Verja 1.5 L ORWICK is a pineapple nectar marketed by La Verja and J. Garcia Carrion, classified in the fruit nectars subgroup of the beverages family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is considered ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing 11.2 g of sugars and 0 g of fat per 100 g, with no added salt and only 0.2 g of protein. While it provides a modest amount of vitamin C from pineapple and uses pectin as a natural stabiliser, the high sugar level and lack of fiber make it a less suitable choice for low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal46 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates11.2 g

Sugars11.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fruit‑nectar, this pineapple nectar contains more sugar (11.2 g vs 10.3 g per 100 g) but markedly less fat, protein and fiber, and its energy content (46 kcal) is lower than the category average of 55 kcal.

Ingredients

NECTAR DE PIÑA A partir de concentrado. Contenido de fruta: mínimo 50% INGREDIENTES: Zumo de piña a partir de concentrado (50%), agua, azúcar, acidulante (ácido cítrico), estabilizante (pectina) y antioxidante (ácido ascórbico). Agitar antes de abrir. Conservar en sitio fresco, protegido de la luz solar. Una vez abierto, mantener refrigerado y consumir antes de transcurridos 5 días. Consumir preferentemente antes del: Lote: Ver parte superior del envase. JGC S.A. C/José Ortega y Gasset 29 1° 28006 Madrid 1,5 Lei ® INFORMACION NUTRICI Valor energetic Grasas de las cuales st Hidratos de Carton de los cuales & Fibra alimentaria Proteinas Sal Vitamina C... *VRN: Valves c

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