Ocean Spray

Cranberry No Added Sugar

Barcode 031200452603

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Yes — Cranberry No Added Sugar is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This drink is ultra-processed because it contains flavouring and the artificial sweetener sucralose. These industrial additives are characteristic of ultra-processed formulations. Cranberry juice from concentrate is processed, but the flavouring and sucralose are the ingredients that determine the UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

cranberry juice from concentrate (25%)

Juice produced by concentrating cranberry juice and diluting back with water as needed; used as a beverage ingredient.
UPF

flavouring

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

sucralose

A synthetic artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages; extremely sweet, often used in low-calorie products.

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Common questions about Cranberry No Added Sugar

Is Cranberry No Added Sugar ultra-processed?

Yes — Cranberry No Added Sugar by Ocean Spray is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This drink is ultra-processed because it contains flavouring and the artificial sweetener sucralose. These industrial additives are characteristic of ultra-processed formulations. Cranberry juice from concentrate is processed, but the flavouring and sucralose are the ingredients that determine the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Cranberry No Added Sugar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cranberry No Added Sugar as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, sucralose. 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?

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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.