Raspberry Cordial

Barcode 005369786459

Yes — Raspberry Cordial is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is a raspberry cordial made with concentrated raspberry juice. It is ultra-processed because it contains inverted sugar syrup, an industrially processed syrup; colour (anthocyanins), an extracted additive; and flavouring, an industrial flavour additive. Citric acid is a basic acidity regulator and does not drive the classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

UPF

inverted sugar syrup

A syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose, resulting in a sweeter, more hygroscopic syrup often used in confectionery.
OK

raspberry juice

A juice extracted from raspberries; a simple fruit juice commonly used as a beverage or flavoring.
UPF

color (anthocyanins)

Plant-derived natural pigment used as a food colourant; anthocyanins are extracted pigments giving red to blue hues.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

Common questions about Raspberry Cordial

Is Raspberry Cordial ultra-processed?

Yes — Raspberry Cordial is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a raspberry cordial made with concentrated raspberry juice. It is ultra-processed because it contains inverted sugar syrup, an industrially processed syrup; colour (anthocyanins), an extracted additive; and flavouring, an industrial flavour additive. Citric acid is a basic acidity regulator and does not drive the classification.

Which ingredients in Raspberry Cordial are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Raspberry Cordial as ultra-processed markers: inverted sugar syrup, color (anthocyanins), flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.