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PRIME Strawberry Watermelon Flavour Hydration

Barcode 0850003560991

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Yes — PRIME Strawberry Watermelon Flavour Hydration is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations including artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), added flavouring, stabilisers (gum arabic, glycerol esters of wood rosins), and isolated amino acids, which are all markers of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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 10.5%
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

mineral salt (dipotassium phosphate)
UPF

flavouring

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

sweet potato concentrate
UPF

carrot concentrate

Concentrated carrot juice or puree used as a flavor/colouring ingredient; a processed vegetable product.
OK

cherry concentrate
UPF

sucralose

A zero-calorie artificial sweetener used to replace sugar in foods and beverages. It is a synthetic disaccharide derived from sucrose and is much sweeter than sugar. Often used in diet drinks, sugar-free products, and tabletop sweeteners.
UPF

acesulfame potassium

A zero-calorie artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages. Often found in diet sodas and sugar-free products.
OK

amino acids (l-isoleucine, l-leucine, l-valine)
OK

vitamin e (tocopherol)

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

stabilisers (gum arabic (gum acacia), glycerol esters of wood rosins)
OK

vitamin a

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

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
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 Strawberry Watermelon Flavour Hydration

Is PRIME Strawberry Watermelon Flavour Hydration ultra-processed?

Yes — PRIME Strawberry Watermelon Flavour Hydration by PRIME is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations including artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), added flavouring, stabilisers (gum arabic, glycerol esters of wood rosins), and isolated amino acids, which are all markers of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in PRIME Strawberry Watermelon Flavour Hydration are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in PRIME Strawberry Watermelon Flavour Hydration as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, carrot concentrate, sucralose, acesulfame potassium. 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.