Vive

Diet Lemonade

Barcode 4088600274072

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

Yes — Diet Lemonade is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including flavouring, sweeteners (aspartame, saccharins), and the preservative potassium sorbate. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

carbonated water

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

acidity regulator

Additives used to control acidity (pH) and acidity in foods, such as citric acid, phosphates, sulphates. Generally considered basic food processing aid ingredients; many are allowed in foods and are not in themselves UPF.
UPF

sodium citrates

Sodium citrate is a salt of citric acid used as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and emulsifier in foods. It helps control acidity and can act as a buffering agent.
UPF

sweeteners

Group of sugar substitutes used to sweeten foods. Can include artificial sweeteners (aspartame, saccharin), sugar alcohols (xylitol, sorbitol), and natural sweeteners. Context needed for specific evaluation.
UPF

aspartame

A low-calorie artificial sweetener (dipeptide) added to foods and drinks to provide sweetness.
OK

saccharins
OK

preservative

A generic food additive used to extend shelf life by inhibiting microbial growth.
UPF

potassium sorbate

A widely used food preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth in a variety of foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Diet Lemonade

Is Diet Lemonade ultra-processed?

Yes — Diet Lemonade by Vive is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including flavouring, sweeteners (aspartame, saccharins), and the preservative potassium sorbate. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Diet Lemonade are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Diet Lemonade as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, sodium citrates, sweeteners, aspartame, 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?

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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.