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Co-op Lemon Juice 250ml

Barcode 5000128280976

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No — Co-op Lemon Juice 250ml is not ultra-processed.

Contains reconstituted lemon juice, lemon oil, and a preservative (potassium metabisulphite). These are minimally processed ingredients plus a common preservative, with no industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives per NOVA guidance, so it is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

reconstituted lemon juice
UPF

lemon oil

A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.
UPF

potassium metabisulphite

A sulfur-containing preservative/additive used to prevent browning, preserve color, and extend shelf life in foods and beverages. It is an extracted/synthesized additive.

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Common questions about Co-op Lemon Juice 250ml

Is Co-op Lemon Juice 250ml ultra-processed?

No — Co-op Lemon Juice 250ml by Co-op is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains reconstituted lemon juice, lemon oil, and a preservative (potassium metabisulphite). These are minimally processed ingredients plus a common preservative, with no industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives per NOVA guidance, so it is not classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Co-op Lemon Juice 250ml are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Co-op Lemon Juice 250ml as ultra-processed markers: lemon oil, potassium metabisulphite. 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.