Lindhouse

50% High Juice No Added Sugar Apple

Barcode 4056489648093

Yes — 50% High Juice No Added Sugar Apple is ultra-processed.

This drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and sweeteners, including flavourings, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite), and high-intensity artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose). These extracted and synthesized additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

50% apple juice from concentrate
OK

water

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

malic acid

A naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in apples and many fruits; used as an acidulant to add tartness in foods and beverages.
OK

acidity regulator sodium citrate
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate, a preservative used to inhibit microbial growth in foods.
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative and antioxidant used in foods and beverages to prevent oxidation and browning; commonly used to preserve dried fruits, wine, and processed foods.
UPF

acesulfame k

Artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute in beverages and foods.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A common antioxidant used to preserve foods and boost vitamin C intake.

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Common questions about 50% High Juice No Added Sugar Apple

Is 50% High Juice No Added Sugar Apple ultra-processed?

Yes — 50% High Juice No Added Sugar Apple by Lindhouse is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and sweeteners, including flavourings, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite), and high-intensity artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose). These extracted and synthesized additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in 50% High Juice No Added Sugar Apple are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in 50% High Juice No Added Sugar Apple as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulfite, acesulfame k, sucralose. 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.