Solevita, Italiamo

Succo di limone

Barcode 20019907

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Yes — Succo di limone is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday due to its industrial preservative.

This is lemon juice made from concentrate and contains potassium metabisulfite as a preservative. Potassium metabisulfite is an extracted industrial preservative additive, so it qualifies as UPF under the stated criteria. Ascorbic acid is a basic antioxidant and does not drive the classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

lemon juice from concentrate (88%)

Concentrated lemon juice used as a souring or flavoring ingredient; 88% refers to its content.
UPF

ascorbic acid antioxidant; potassium metabisulfite preservative (contains sulfites)

Label describing two additives: ascorbic acid as antioxidant and potassium metabisulfite as preservative; contains sulfites; these are common food additives.

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Common questions about Succo di limone

Is Succo di limone ultra-processed?

Yes — Succo di limone by Solevita, Italiamo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is lemon juice made from concentrate and contains potassium metabisulfite as a preservative. Potassium metabisulfite is an extracted industrial preservative additive, so it qualifies as UPF under the stated criteria. Ascorbic acid is a basic antioxidant and does not drive the classification.

Which ingredients in Succo di limone are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Succo di limone as an ultra-processed marker: ascorbic acid antioxidant; potassium metabisulfite preservative (contains sulfites). 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.