Yes — Sparkling Blackcurrant and Cherry Flavoured Spring Water is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: sucralose (an artificial sweetener), potassium sorbate (a preservative), and unspecified flavourings (added flavours). These extracted and synthesized ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
The Honey Soaked Seeded Bloomer
Village Bakery
Not UPF
Classic Medium Sliced Wholemeal Bread
Allinson's
Not UPF
Wheat flour sourdough bread
sainsbury's bakery,Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Allinson's Scandalous Seeds Wholemeal
Allinson's
Not UPF
Piadina
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
seven seeds and grains sourdough
Bertinet Bakery
Not UPF
White Sourdough Bread
Waitrose
Not UPF
4 Panini Rolls
Inspired Cuisine
Not UPF
Wheat & Rye Sourdough Bread
Waitrose
Not UPF
Jason's sourdough grains and seeds
Jason’s
Not UPF
Yes — Sparkling Blackcurrant and Cherry Flavoured Spring Water by Trader Joe's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: sucralose (an artificial sweetener), potassium sorbate (a preservative), and unspecified flavourings (added flavours). These extracted and synthesized ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.
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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.