Ocean Spray

Cranberry Diet Soda

Barcode 031200458179

Yes — Cranberry Diet Soda is ultra-processed.

This cranberry-flavoured carbonated drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. These include artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), and added flavouring, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

carbonated water

A basic beverage ingredient consisting of dissolved CO2 in water, providing fizz without flavor additives.
OK

cranberry juice from concentrate (0.5%)
OK

acidity regulators (malic acid, citric acid, trisodium citrate)
UPF

flavouring

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

potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservatives)

Common food preservatives that inhibit mold, yeast and bacterial growth in a range of foods.
UPF

artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame k)

A blend of synthetic sweeteners used as sugar substitutes in beverages and foods; contains aspartame and acesulfame K.
OK

vegetable and fruit concentrates

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Common questions about Cranberry Diet Soda

Is Cranberry Diet Soda ultra-processed?

Yes — Cranberry Diet Soda by Ocean Spray is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cranberry-flavoured carbonated drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. These include artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), and added flavouring, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Cranberry Diet Soda are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cranberry Diet Soda as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservatives), artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame k). 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.