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

The drink is deemed ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on added sugars, a glucose‑fructose syrup, carbon dioxide (E290), citric acid (E330), natural flavourings and a quinine aroma, all of which are industrial ingredients rather than whole foods.

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

With about 5.8 g of sugar per 100 ml, the tonic can raise blood glucose levels and should be consumed cautiously by people with diabetes, while its very low salt (0.01 g per 100 ml) poses minimal impact on blood pressure for hypertensive individuals.

Is Tónica Original suitable for a vegan lifestyle?

All listed components, water, sugar, glucose‑fructose syrup, carbon dioxide, citric acid, natural flavours and quinine aroma, are plant‑derived, so the product is generally regarded as vegan, although the exact source of the natural flavourings is not fully disclosed.

Schweppes • 25 cl

Tónica Original

Beverages

Product Insights

Tónica Original is a carbonated tonic water produced by Schweppes, belonging to the sweetened beverages family (PNNS groups: Beverages, Sweetened beverages). It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product containing added sugars (14.4 g per 250 ml), carbonated water, glucose‑fructose syrup, citric acid and natural flavours including quinine. While it is low in fat, saturated fat and salt, its moderate sugar content and presence of additives such as carbon dioxide (E290) and citric acid (E330) may be concerns for health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Added Sugars14.4 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened carbonated beverage (≈15.7 g sugar, 0.73 g fat, 0.35 g salt and 80.7 kcal per 100 g), Tónica Original contains only about 5.8 g sugar, 0 g fat, 0.01 g salt and 24.8 kcal per 100 ml, making it markedly lower in these nutrients.

Ingredients

Agua, azúcar, jarabe de glucosa y fructosa, anhídrido carbónico, acidulante (ácido cítrico), aromas naturales, aroma quinina.

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Hacendado

330 ml

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Schweppes

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