Strawberry Apple Drink

Barcode 4335619183445

Yes — Strawberry Apple Drink is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including industrial sweeteners and additives such as sucralose (artificial sweetener), sodium citrate (acidity regulator), sodium benzoate and sodium metabisulphite (preservatives), and natural flavourings. These extracted, isolated, or synthetic additives classify the beverage as ultra-processed, even though it also contains fruit juices from concentrate.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

36% apple juice from concentrate
OK

citric acid

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

4% strawberry juice from concentrate
UPF

sodium citrate

A salt used to regulate acidity and pH (buffering agent) in foods and beverages.
UPF

sucralose

Artificial non-nutritive sweetener used to sweeten products.
OK

preservatives: sodium benzoate
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

colour: anthocyanins
OK

preservatives: sodium metabisulphite

Common questions about Strawberry Apple Drink

Is Strawberry Apple Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry Apple Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including industrial sweeteners and additives such as sucralose (artificial sweetener), sodium citrate (acidity regulator), sodium benzoate and sodium metabisulphite (preservatives), and natural flavourings. These extracted, isolated, or synthetic additives classify the beverage as ultra-processed, even though it also contains fruit juices from concentrate.

Which ingredients in Strawberry Apple Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Strawberry Apple Drink as ultra-processed markers: sodium citrate, sucralose, natural flavourings. 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.