Sun Quench

Summer Fruits

Barcode 4088600244075

Scanned 25 times by Nomi users

Yes — Summer Fruits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients: artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite), added colour (anthocyanins), and natural flavouring. These go beyond basic culinary processing and place the drink in NOVA group 4 (UPF).

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

apple juice from concentrate (46%)
OK

redcurrant juice from concentrate (1,5%)
OK

cherry juice from concentrate (1,5%)
OK

strawberry juice from concentrate

Strawberry juice reconstituted from concentrate, used as a fruit juice ingredient.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

colour: anthocyanins
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.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

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

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Common questions about Summer Fruits

Is Summer Fruits ultra-processed?

Yes — Summer Fruits by Sun Quench is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients: artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite), added colour (anthocyanins), and natural flavouring. These go beyond basic culinary processing and place the drink in NOVA group 4 (UPF).

Which ingredients in Summer Fruits are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Summer Fruits as ultra-processed markers: potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulfite, acesulfame k, sucralose, natural flavouring. 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.