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Bitter lemon
Bitter lemon by Penny provides 7 kcal per 100 ml, with 1.6 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 73% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Fruit sodas category and comes in a 1l pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | 25 −72% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.6 g | 6.1 −74% |
| Total sugars | 1.6 g | 6 −73% |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g | 5.4 −85% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.3 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 +283% |
*% Daily Value for 100 ml, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 239 Fruit sodas products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other fruit sodas
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wasser, Zucker, Zitronensaftkonzentrat, Kohlensäure, Zitronenextrakt, Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure), Süßungsmittel (Natriumcyclamat, Acesulfam K, Aspartam, Natriumsaccharin), Antioxidationsmittel (Ascorbinsäure), natürliches Citrusaroma mit anderen natürlichen Aromen, Aroma Chinin, Stabilisator (Johannisbrotkernmehl). enthält eine Phenylalaninquelle
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 1l
- Labels & certifications
- Contains a source of phenylalanine
- Sold in
- Germany
- Barcode
- 4337256393157
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bitter lemon?
Bitter lemon contains 7 kcal per 100 ml.
How much sugar is in Bitter lemon?
Bitter lemon has 1.6 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Bitter lemon healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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