Lidl

collagen water

Barcode 4056489961260

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — collagen water is ultra-processed.

This drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, cyclamates), flavorings (natural flavouring, lime extract, flavouring with caffeine), and collagen that is hydrolysed, all of which place it in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

gb no added sugar
OK

low calorie lime and mint flavoured drink with added hydrolysed collagen caffeine
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

vitamin b6 and sweeteners ingredients water
OK

1% hydrolysed collagen (bovine 0,6% lime juice from concentrate, acid: citric acid natural flavouring, lime extract, sweeteners: acesulfam k, cyclamates, flavouring (caffeine), niacin, vitamin b)

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Common questions about collagen water

Is collagen water ultra-processed?

Yes — collagen water by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, cyclamates), flavorings (natural flavouring, lime extract, flavouring with caffeine), and collagen that is hydrolysed, all of which place it in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

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.