Sparkling Grape Lemon Drink

Barcode 054572199150

Yes — Sparkling Grape Lemon Drink is ultra-processed.

This sparkling fruit drink is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced flavor additive. The presence of this additive is enough to place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though the base ingredients like water, juices, and dietary fibers are minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

grape juice
OK

lemon juice concentrate (2.5%)
OK

tartaric acid

A natural organic acid (tartric acid) used as an acidity regulator and leavening aid in foods.
OK

lemon blend (cassava root fibre, jerusalem artichoke fibre)
OK

carbon dioxide

A gas used to carbonate beverages and for packaging; a common culinary gas.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

Common questions about Sparkling Grape Lemon Drink

Is Sparkling Grape Lemon Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Sparkling Grape Lemon Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sparkling fruit drink is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced flavor additive. The presence of this additive is enough to place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though the base ingredients like water, juices, and dietary fibers are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Sparkling Grape Lemon Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sparkling Grape Lemon Drink as an ultra-processed marker: natural 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.