Mercadona Refresco de frutas

The barcode 8402001042799 is associated with a product labeled "Mercadona Refresco de frutas" (Mercadona Fruit Refreshment). Here’s a detailed breakdown based on available data:

Product Identification

• Brand: Mercadona (a Spanish supermarket chain).
• Product Type: A fruit-flavored soft drink or juice blend (likely a "refresco," a Spanish term for a lightly sweetened, non-alcoholic beverage, often similar to a juice drink or nectar).
• Category: Beverages → Fruit Juices/Nectars or Soft Drinks.
• Packaging: Typically sold in plastic bottles (common sizes: 1L or 500mL, though exact packaging may vary by region).

Key Details

1. Ingredients (General for Mercadona Fruit Refreshments):

   • Primary: Fruit juice concentrate (e.g., apple, orange, or mixed fruits) as the base.
   • Additives: Sugar (or sweeteners like glucose-fructose syrup), citric acid, natural flavors, and preservatives (e.g., E202/sodium benzoate or E211/sodium metabisulfite, depending on the variant).
   • Water: Diluted to reach the final volume.
   • Vitamins: Some variants may include added vitamins (e.g., vitamin C) for marketing purposes.

2. Nutritional Profile (Estimated for 1L):

   • Calories: ~400–500 kcal (varies by sugar content; lower if using artificial sweeteners).
   • Sugar: ~100–120g per liter (high, comparable to other fruit-flavored sodas).
   • Carbohydrates: ~100–120g (mostly sugars).
   • No significant fat, protein, or fiber (unless fortified).