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Coconut Water by Fresh Express,Kit
Fresh Express,Kit

Coconut Water

Barcode 0777777111122
Scanned  29  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Coconut Water is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as maltodextrin, xanthan gum, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, sorbic acid, natural flavor, and enriched croutons with multiple additives. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    vegetable (romaine lettuce)
  • OK
    dressing (vegetable oil (canola and/or soybean oil))
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    parmesan cheese (part skim milk, culture, salt, enzymes)
  • OK
    egg yolk
    The yellow portion of a chicken egg, rich in fats and proteins, used to enrich sauces, custards, and baked goods.
  • OK
    dijon mustard (distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, white wine, citric acid, turmeric, tartaric acid, spices)
  • OK
    distilled vinegar 2%
  • OK
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    anchovy paste (anchovies, salt, water)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    molasses
    A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    spice
    Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.
  • OK
    anchovy powder (maltodextrin, anchovy extract, salt)
  • UPF
    xanthan gum
    A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.
  • OK
    ground mustard
  • OK
    bacon (bacon cured with water)
  • OK
    sodium phosphates (preservative)
  • OK
    sodium erythorbate (preservative)
  • UPF
    sodium nitrite
    Curing salt and preservative used to fix color and inhibit bacteria in processed meats.
  • OK
    may contain sugar
  • OK
    brown sugar and/or smoke flavoring
  • OK
    croutons (enriched wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), canola oil, salt, whey, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, dehydrated parsley, spices, natural flavor)
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, cheese culture, enzymes)
  • OK
    powdered cellulose (prevents caking)
  • OK
    sorbic acid (preservative)

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Common questions about Coconut Water

Is Coconut Water ultra-processed?

Yes — Coconut Water by Fresh Express,Kit is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as maltodextrin, xanthan gum, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, sorbic acid, natural flavor, and enriched croutons with multiple additives. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Coconut Water are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Coconut Water as ultra-processed markers: xanthan gum, sodium nitrite, maltodextrin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Coconut Water?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Coconut Water by innocent, Coconut water by M&S. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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