Carrick Glen

Energising Water

Barcode 4335619110267

Yes — Energising Water is ultra-processed.

The drink is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives. Invert sugar syrup is an industrially processed sweetener. Natural orange-mandarin flavouring is an added flavouring agent. Caffeinated extract of green coffee is an industrial extract. Xanthan gum is a manufactured stabilizer/thickener. The presence of these ultra-processed components classifies the overall product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

carbonated water

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

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

green maté infusion

A beverage infusion made from water and green maté leaves, used for its caffeine and herbal notes.
OK

citric acid

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

natural orange-mandarin flavouring

A flavoring additive derived from natural orange/mandarin sources to impart citrus aroma and taste.
UPF

caffeinated extract of green coffee

An extract derived from green coffee beans that contains caffeine.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.
UPF

xanthan gum

A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.

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Common questions about Energising Water

Is Energising Water ultra-processed?

Yes — Energising Water by Carrick Glen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The drink is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives. Invert sugar syrup is an industrially processed sweetener. Natural orange-mandarin flavouring is an added flavouring agent. Caffeinated extract of green coffee is an industrial extract. Xanthan gum is a manufactured stabilizer/thickener. The presence of these ultra-processed components classifies the overall product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Energising Water are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Energising Water as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, natural orange-mandarin flavouring, caffeinated extract of green coffee, xanthan gum. 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.