Vive

Cola original

Barcode 4088600276229

Yes — Cola original is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed according to NOVA due to multiple industrial additives and sweeteners. Specifically: artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, aspartame), preservative (potassium sorbate), and a highly processed colour additive (sulphite ammonia caramel). The presence of these extracted and synthesized additives used for flavor, sweetness, colour, and preservation clearly places it in the ultra-processed (UPF) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

carbonated cola flavour soft drink with sugar and sweeteners ingredients carbonated water
OK

sugar

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

colour: sulphite ammonia carame; acid: phosphoric acidi; havourings (contains caffeine)
UPF

acesulfame k

Artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute in beverages and foods.
OK

aspartame; preservative: potassium sorbate. caution: pressurised container - please unscrew gently
OK

keeping hand over cap
OK

until pressure is released. dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians. warning: contains a source of phenylalanine. no artificial flavourings

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Common questions about Cola original

Is Cola original ultra-processed?

Yes — Cola original by Vive is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed according to NOVA due to multiple industrial additives and sweeteners. Specifically: artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, aspartame), preservative (potassium sorbate), and a highly processed colour additive (sulphite ammonia caramel). The presence of these extracted and synthesized additives used for flavor, sweetness, colour, and preservation clearly places it in the ultra-processed (UPF) category.

Which ingredients in Cola original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cola original as an ultra-processed marker: acesulfame k. 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.