InfoCons Consumer Protection Study : Up to 6 Food Additives in Canned Non-Alcoholic Beer – Prevention Through Information
InfoCons conducted a study based on the information found on the labels of non-alcoholic beer products available on the European market, sold in can packaging. For this study, 32 non-alcoholic beer products available on the Romanian market were analyzed.
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Canned Non-Alcoholic Beer Products – Food Additives Perspective
InfoCons Consumer Protection informs you that, from the perspective of food additives found in canned non-alcoholic beer products:
- 1% of canned non-alcoholic beer products contain food additives (E-numbers).
The number of food additives (E-numbers) in canned non-alcoholic beer products ranges between 0 and 6, as follows:
- 5% of products contain 6 E-numbers;
- 25% of products contain 5 E-numbers;
- 5% of products contain 2 E-numbers;
- 25% of products contain 1 E-number.
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Frequently Found Food Additives in Canned Non-Alcoholic Beer
From the perspective of frequently identified food additives, the situation is as follows:
- 41% of the analyzed products contain Ascorbic Acid (E300)
Food additive from the antioxidant category, naturally found in fruits and vegetables and known as Vitamin C. Although ascorbic acid plays an essential role in biochemical processes in the human body, the additive E300 cannot replace this natural function. - 76% contain Citric Acid (E330)
An acidity regulator and flavoring agent that enhances the effect of antioxidants and gelling agents. - 53% contain Steviol Glycosides (E960a)
A natural, non-caloric sweetener extracted from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, authorised in the EU since 2012. - 76% contain Carob Seed Gum (E410)
A natural emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent derived from the carob tree. - 76% contain Carbon Dioxide (E290)
Used as a carbonation agent and in modified atmosphere packaging. - 53% contain Acesulfame K (E950)
A synthetic sweetener approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar, calorie-free, and stable at high temperatures. Although considered safe by international bodies, it may stimulate insulin secretion, potentially triggering hunger sensations. - 53% contain Sucralose (E955)
A high-intensity sweetener, about 600 times sweeter than sugar, extremely stable and calorie-free. - 53% contain Acacia Gum (E414)
A natural emulsifier and stabilizer obtained from Acacia senegal.
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- 88% contain Potassium Sorbate (E202)
A preservative effective against molds and yeasts. - 88% contain Magnesium Carbonate (E504)
A stabilizer, acidity regulator, and anti-caking agent. - 88% contain Pectins (E440)
Naturally occurring stabilizers and thickening agents extracted from fruits. - 88% contain Malic Acid (E296)
A naturally occurring acid used as a preservative and flavor enhancer. - 88% contain Beta-apo-8’-carotenal (E160e)
A natural coloring agent derived from carotene.
Packaging and Product Characteristics
- 100% of the analyzed canned non-alcoholic beer products are sold in 500 ml cans.
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Product Assortment
- 1% are flavored non-alcoholic beverages;
- 9% are non-flavored non-alcoholic beverages.
Nutritional Information (per 100 ml)
All studied products include nutritional information on the label:
- Energy value: 17–32 kcal
- Fat: 0–0.02 g
- Saturated fatty acids: 0–<0.02 g
- Sugars: 8–5.9 g
- Salt: 0–<0.01 g
Signature : InfoCons Department for Studies and Comparative Testing