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Yes — Lemon Juice is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: potassium metabisulphite (a preservative) and lemon juice from concentrate rather than fresh juice. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.
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Yes — Lemon Juice by by Sainsbury's,Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: potassium metabisulphite (a preservative) and lemon juice from concentrate rather than fresh juice. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Lemon Juice as an ultra-processed marker: lemon oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Lemon pressed juice by Biona Organic. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
