Kirkland Signature

Spring Water

Barcode 196633965912

Scanned 54 times by Nomi users

No — Spring Water is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list only contains minerals naturally found in water (calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, bicarbonates, sulphates, chlorides, nitrates). There are no industrial formulations, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other ultra-processed additives. Therefore, this product is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

calcium

Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
OK

magnesium

A essential mineral used in various biological processes and common as a dietary supplement or fortifying additive in foods.
OK

sodium

A key mineral used for electrolyte balance and as a food additive (often as salt) in many foods.
OK

potassium

Important mineral involved in fluid balance and nerve function, frequently added to foods as a fortifying nutrient.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

A basic chemical leavening agent used in baking and as a pH adjuster.
UPF

nitrates

Nitrates (e.g., sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate) are inorganic salts used as curing agents and preservatives in processed meats and other foods. They are considered UPF because they are industrially processed additives used to achieve preservation and color, not typical basic ingredients.

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Common questions about Spring Water

Is Spring Water ultra-processed?

No — Spring Water by Kirkland Signature is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list only contains minerals naturally found in water (calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, bicarbonates, sulphates, chlorides, nitrates). There are no industrial formulations, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other ultra-processed additives. Therefore, this product is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Spring Water are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spring Water as an ultra-processed marker: nitrates. 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.