Strawberry Apple Drink

Barcode 4069365162576

Yes — Strawberry Apple Drink is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations including flavourings, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sweetener sucralose, and a purified stevia glycoside sweetener, as well as added thickeners. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed beverage.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

de-ionised apple concentrate
OK

apple juice from concentrate (21%)
OK

strawberry puree from concentrate (19%)
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.
OK

acid
OK

r208
OK

pectin

A natural polysaccharide derived from citrus fruits used as a gelling and thickening agent in foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble nutrient used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

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

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble vitamin (cobalamin) essential for red blood cell formation, nerve function, and DNA synthesis.
OK

biotin

B-complex vitamin (Vitamin B7) involved in metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins; often used as a supplement or fortification additive.
OK

vitamin b1 (thiamin)

A B-complex vitamin (thiamin) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function, commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b2
UPF

sodium benzoate

A widely used preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi in various foods and beverages.
UPF

sodium citrate

A salt of citric acid used as acidity regulator, buffering agent, or emulsifier in processed foods and beverages.
OK

sweetener: glycosides from stevia
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-caloric sweetener used to provide sweetness without added sugar.
OK

concentrate: blackcurrant concentrate
OK

cherry concentrate
OK

radish concentrate

Common questions about Strawberry Apple Drink

Is Strawberry Apple Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry Apple Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations including flavourings, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sweetener sucralose, and a purified stevia glycoside sweetener, as well as added thickeners. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed beverage.

Which ingredients in Strawberry Apple Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Strawberry Apple Drink as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, 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?

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.