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prime hydration strawberry & banana

Barcode 0810116124015

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Yes — prime hydration strawberry & banana is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), flavouring, and stabilisers/emulsifiers (gum arabic, glycerol esters of wood rosin).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

reconstituted powdered coconut water
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

dipotassium phosphate
UPF

flavouring

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

sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k)

A blend of artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame potassium used to sweeten foods and beverages.
OK

l-isoleucine
OK

l-leucine
OK

l-valine
UPF

black carrot concentrate

Concentrated extract derived from black carrots, used as a colorant or flavoring concentrate.
OK

stabilisers (gum arabic, glycerol esters of wood rosin)
OK

vitamin e (tocopherol)

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin used as a dietary supplement and stabilizer in fats and oils.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

vitamin a

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immunity, and cell function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or fortifying agent.
OK

carotene color

A natural orange-red pigment used as a food colorant and vitamin A precursor. Typically beta-carotene; used to impart color in foods.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about prime hydration strawberry & banana

Is prime hydration strawberry & banana ultra-processed?

Yes — prime hydration strawberry & banana by PRIME is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), flavouring, and stabilisers/emulsifiers (gum arabic, glycerol esters of wood rosin).

Which ingredients in prime hydration strawberry & banana are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in prime hydration strawberry & banana as ultra-processed markers: citric acid, flavouring, sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k), black carrot concentrate. 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.