Cranberry Juice Drink

Barcode 4335619183674

Yes — Cranberry Juice Drink is ultra-processed.

This cranberry juice drink contains several ultra-processed elements: sodium benzoate (a chemical preservative), added flavouring, and the colour additive anthocyanins. These industrial additives and flavorings classify the drink as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cranberry juice drink
OK

water

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

sugar

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

cranberry juice concentrate
OK

acidulant (citric acid)
OK

preservative (sodium benzoate)
UPF

flavouring

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

color (anthocyanins)

Plant-derived natural pigment used as a food colourant; anthocyanins are extracted pigments giving red to blue hues.

Common questions about Cranberry Juice Drink

Is Cranberry Juice Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Cranberry Juice Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cranberry juice drink contains several ultra-processed elements: sodium benzoate (a chemical preservative), added flavouring, and the colour additive anthocyanins. These industrial additives and flavorings classify the drink as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Cranberry Juice Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cranberry Juice Drink as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, color (anthocyanins). 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.