Why is Refresco zero sugar cola classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA group 4 because the formula relies heavily on industrial processing and includes several additives: colourant E150d, anti‑foam E338, three artificial sweeteners (E950, E952, E951), and the acidity regulator E331, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed drinks.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for a vegan diet?

All listed components are plant‑derived or synthetic and contain no animal‑derived substances, so the drink is compatible with a vegan diet despite the label’s “vegan status unknown” placeholder.

Is the aspartame present in this drink a concern for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU)?

Yes, the product states it contains aspartame, which breaks down into phenylalanine; people with PKU must avoid phenylalanine and should therefore not consume this beverage.

Hacendado

Refresco cola zero azúcar

Beverages

Product Insights

The Refresco zero sugar cola is an artificially sweetened beverage marketed by Hacendado and carries the Green Dot label. It earns a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with multiple additives such as E150d colour, E338 anti‑foam, E950, E952 and E951 sweeteners, and E331 acidity regulator. Nutritionally it offers essentially zero calories, zero sugars and very low fat and salt, but the presence of several synthetic sweeteners and additives may be a drawback for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal1 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates0.1 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soda (≈5.7 g sugar, 1.0 g fat, 1.3 g saturated fat, 1.1 g salt and 70 kcal per 100 g), this zero‑sugar cola contains virtually no sugar, fat, saturated fat or salt and only 0.5 kcal, making it markedly lighter on all key macronutrients.

Ingredients

Agua carbonatada, colorante: E-150d, Goidulante: E-338, edulcorantes: E-952, E-950, E-951*, corrector de acidez: citratos de sodio, aroma: cafeína, aroma natural, *Contiene espartamo (una fuente de fenilalanina),

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2 l