Diet Cola Drink

Barcode 4062139024759

Yes — Diet Cola Drink is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including caramel colour (E150d), artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), phosphoric acid, citric acid, unspecified flavourings, and the preservative potassium sorbate. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

carbonated water

A basic beverage ingredient consisting of dissolved CO2 in water, providing fizz without flavor additives.
UPF

caramel color (e150d)

A synthetic or plant-derived food coloring made by heating sugars with acids or alkalis; used to impart brown color.
UPF

artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame k)

A blend of synthetic sweeteners used as sugar substitutes in beverages and foods; contains aspartame and acesulfame K.
UPF

acids (phosphoric acid, citric acid)

Food-grade acids used as acidity regulators/acidulants in beverages and foods; include inorganic and organic acids.
UPF

flavourings (including preservative potassium sorbate)

A mixture of flavoring agents used to impart taste, typically including a preservative (potassium sorbate) to extend shelf life.
OK

phenylalanine

An essential amino acid used as a nutritional supplement or as an additive source of phenylalanine in some foods.

Common questions about Diet Cola Drink

Is Diet Cola Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Diet Cola Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including caramel colour (E150d), artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), phosphoric acid, citric acid, unspecified flavourings, and the preservative potassium sorbate. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Diet Cola Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Diet Cola Drink as ultra-processed markers: caramel color (e150d), artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame k), acids (phosphoric acid, citric acid), flavourings (including preservative potassium sorbate). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.