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Yes — Lemon Ice Tea is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations, specifically unspecified flavourings (industrial flavorings) and lemon juice from concentrate (reconstituted/processed juice). Other ingredients like citric acid, ascorbic acid, and trisodium citrate are food additives but acceptable in non-UPF contexts; however, the presence of industrial flavourings is sufficient to classify this as UPF under NOVA.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Orange Juice smooth from concentrate
Tesco
Not UPF
Pitted Dates
Aldi
Not UPF
Coconut Water
Naturis
Not UPF
Bolt from the Blue
Innocent
Not UPF
100% Sparkling Apple Juice
Appletiser (Coca-Cola)
Not UPF
Smooth Orange Juice
Innocent
Not UPF
BLUE BOLT
innocent
Not UPF
Nescafe Original
Nestlé, Nescafé
Not UPF
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Terra Delyssa
Not UPF
Gold Blend Decaff
Nescafé
Not UPF
Yes — Lemon Ice Tea by Lipton, Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations, specifically unspecified flavourings (industrial flavorings) and lemon juice from concentrate (reconstituted/processed juice). Other ingredients like citric acid, ascorbic acid, and trisodium citrate are food additives but acceptable in non-UPF contexts; however, the presence of industrial flavourings is sufficient to classify this as UPF under NOVA.
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.
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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.