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Original
Original by Switch is listed in the Sweetened beverages category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It comes in a 500ml pack.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Added sugars | 24.2 g | 14.2 +71% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 11653 Sweetened beverages products on Foodmetria.
Ingredients
Carbonated water, Sugar, Citric Acid (E330), Trisodium Citrate (E331), Flavouring, Non-nutritive Sweeteners (Sodium Cyclamate (E952), Aspartame (E951)**, Acesulfame-K (E950), Sucralose (E955)), Caffeine, Preservative (Sodium Benzoate (E211)), Taurine (0.02%), Colourant (Caramel (E150d), Riboflavin (E101)), Guarana extract, Nicotinamide, Calcium-D-Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cyanocobalamin. **Contains Phenylalanine
Additives 11
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500ml
- Sold in
- South Africa
- Barcode
- 6009803982470
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Frequently asked questions
Is Original healthy?
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 September 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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