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

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because it is made from fruit concentrate, includes added glucose‑fructose syrup, refined sugar, a non‑nutritive sweetener (sucralose), a stabiliser (pectin), acidity regulators (citric acid and sodium citrates), and flavourings, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.8 g of sugars per 100 ml, the drink adds a moderate amount of quickly absorbable carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should limit its intake; it contains no added salt, which is neutral for hypertension, but the overall carbohydrate load may still be a concern for tight blood‑sugar control.

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

The beverage is not vegan because it contains skimmed milk powder, and it is not keto‑friendly due to its sugar and carbohydrate content; it does not contain gluten ingredients, so it can be considered gluten‑free, and the dairy component is generally permissible in halal diets if the milk is sourced from halal‑certified suppliers.

Hacendado • 200 ml

Melón y sandía

Beverages

Product Insights

Hacendado Melón y Sandía is a 200 ml fruit‑juice blend sold by Mercadona that belongs to the PNNS category Beverages and more specifically to Artificially sweetened beverages. The drink contains 0 g fat, 0 g salt and 0.2 g fiber per 100 ml, but provides 4.8 g of sugars and 0.3 g protein, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA classification of 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, glucose‑fructose syrup, sucralose and several stabilisers and acidity regulators. While it offers a modest 13 % fruit content and a source of vitamin C, vitamin E and beta‑carotene, the high proportion of added sweeteners and the presence of milk powder may limit its suitability for low‑sugar or dairy‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal21 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4.9 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fruit‑juice category, this beverage contains less sugar (4.8 g vs 5.69 g), no fat or salt, and only 21 kcal per 100 ml versus the typical 70 kcal, though its fruit proportion and added sweeteners differ markedly from standard juices.

Ingredients

Agua, zumo de frutas en proporción variable a partir de concentrado 13% (manzana, uva, melón y sandía), leche desnatada en polvo rehidratada (10%), jarabe de glucosa y fructosa, azúcar, estabilizante (pectina), correctores de acidez (ácido cítrico y citratos de sodio), aromas, edulcorante (sucralosa) y vitaminas C, E y ß-caroteno.

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