Why is Limonáda Kofola original classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The drink is formulated from water, a proprietary KOFO syrup, and carbon dioxide, and it includes several food additives such as caramel colour (E150d), citric acid (E330), sodium chloride (salt), and the preservative sodium benzoate (E211). These substances are added for colour, acidity control, flavor balance and shelf‑life, which together place the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of Limonáda Kofola original affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Each 100 ml serving provides 8 g of sugars, which can raise blood glucose levels and may not be suitable for tight diabetic control, while the salt amount of 0.05 g is low but still contributes to overall sodium intake; individuals with hypertension should monitor total daily sodium from all sources.

Is Limonáda Kofola original suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten-free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the beverage is vegan and gluten‑free, but its high added sugar content makes it unsuitable for keto or low‑carb dietary regimes.

Kofola • 2 l

Limonáda Kofola original

Beverages

Product Insights

Limonáda Kofola original is a carbonated sweetened beverage categorized under the PNNS groups "Beverages" and "Sweetened beverages". It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its status as an ultra-processed drink with added sugars, colour (E150d), citric acid (E330), sodium chloride and preservative (E211). Per 100 ml it provides 32 kcal, 8 g of sugars, low fat (0.5 g) and low salt (0.05 g), so while its calorie and fat levels are modest, the sugar content remains relatively high.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal32 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates8 g

Sugars8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soft-drink, this Kofola original contains about half the sugar (8 g vs 15.7 g per 100 ml) and notably less fat (0.5 g vs 0.73 g) and salt (0.05 g vs 0.35 g).

Ingredients

voda, sirup KOFO® (ovocný sirup, cukr, glukózo-fruktózový sirup, voda, karamel-pálený cukr, barvivo E150d, kyselina: kyselina citrónová, chlorid sodný, esence pro KOFO® - aroma, bylinný extrakt - přírodní aroma, lékořicový extrakt - přírodní aroma, kofein, konzervant E211), oxid uhličitý,

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