vive

Lemonade

Barcode 4088600274065

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Lemonade is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial additives and formulations used for sweetness, preservation, and flavour enhancement. Specifically, it includes flavourings, acidity regulator: sodium citrates, and sweeteners: aspartame, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. It also contains additional synthetic sweeteners (saccharins) and a preservative (potassium sorbate), which are characteristic of ultra-processed beverages in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

carbonated water

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
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

sodium citrate

Food additive used as an acidity regulator and sequestrant.
UPF

aspartame

A low-calorie artificial sweetener used in foods and beverages.
OK

saccharins
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.

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Common questions about Lemonade

Is Lemonade ultra-processed?

Yes — Lemonade by vive is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial additives and formulations used for sweetness, preservation, and flavour enhancement. Specifically, it includes flavourings, acidity regulator: sodium citrates, and sweeteners: aspartame, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. It also contains additional synthetic sweeteners (saccharins) and a preservative (potassium sorbate), which are characteristic of ultra-processed beverages in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Lemonade are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Lemonade as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, sodium citrate, aspartame. 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.