Malta Guinness Can 330ml
High sugar content from added sucrose offers empty calories with limited nutritional value.
Contains gluten from barley malt; not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. No other safety issues reported.
What's the verdict?
A carbonated, non-alcoholic beverage brewed from barley and sorghum malts with added sugars and caramel for color and flavor. It provides some B-vitamins from the malt but is primarily a high-sugar drink with low nutritional density, popular in African markets as an alternative to soft drinks.
Ingredients
7 listed · 4 flagged · estimated by AI, check the label- Water (Solvent/Base)
Primary hydration component with no adverse effects; facilitates dissolution of other ingredients but contributes nothing nutritionally.
- Barley Malt (Base/Flavor Provider)Caution
Source of some B-vitamins, amino acids and minerals from malted barley; positive for energy metabolism but contains gluten posing risks for intolerant consumers and adds to overall carb load.
- Sorghum Malt (Base/Flavor Provider)Beneficial
Gluten-free grain malt that complements barley; provides minor antioxidants and nutrients but mainly contributes to sweetness and carbohydrates with potential blood sugar impact.
- Sucrose (Sweetener)Caution
Refined sugar that delivers high glycemic load leading to rapid blood sugar elevation; frequent intake linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, tooth decay and cardiovascular risks due to excess calorie intake.
- Caramel (Coloring Agent)Avoid
Provides the characteristic dark hue; generally safe in small amounts but certain caramels may contain compounds like 4-MEI with potential carcinogenic concerns at very high lifetime exposures.
- Hops Extract (Flavoring/Bittering)
Imparts subtle bitterness to balance sweetness; offers minor anti-inflammatory properties from polyphenols but effect is negligible at beverage concentrations.
- Carbon Dioxide (Carbonating Agent)Caution
Creates effervescence for refreshing mouthfeel; safe for most but may cause temporary bloating or discomfort in sensitive individuals.
From the label
- On the label
- Halal, Non-Alcoholic Beverage
Nutrition
| calories | 205 |
|---|---|
| sodium | 75 |
| total carbohydrate | 49 |
| sugars | 37 |
| protein | 3.5 |
| calcium | 15 |
| iron | 0.4 |
| potassium | 140 |
None: total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin d.
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