Sainsbury's

Sainsburys elderflower cordial

Barcode 01741674

No — Sainsburys elderflower cordial is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are elderflower infusion (water, elderflower, lemon juice), water, sugar, citric acid, and elderflower extract. These are basic culinary ingredients and simple extracts/acids with no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore this would not be classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

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elderflower infusion

A beverage infusion made from elderflowers steeped in water with lemon juice; commonly used as a light, floral flavor base for drinks.
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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
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elderflower extract

A plant-derived flavor extract from elderflowers used to impart floral notes in beverages and confections.

Common questions about Sainsburys elderflower cordial

Is Sainsburys elderflower cordial ultra-processed?

No — Sainsburys elderflower cordial by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are elderflower infusion (water, elderflower, lemon juice), water, sugar, citric acid, and elderflower extract. These are basic culinary ingredients and simple extracts/acids with no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore this would not be classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based criteria.

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.