Mixed Fruit Drink

Barcode 5000128864602

Yes — Mixed Fruit Drink is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), and stabiliser guar gum. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation according to NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

pineapple juice from concentrate

Pineapple juice reconstituted from concentrate, used as a fruit juice ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

orange juice from concentrate

Orange juice reconstituted from concentrate, used as a fruit juice ingredient.
OK

strawberry juice from concentrate

Strawberry juice reconstituted from concentrate, used as a fruit juice ingredient.
UPF

citric acid

A weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring helper in foods. Commonly derived from citrus fruits and fermentation processes.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

guar gum

A plant-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabiliser in a wide range of foods.
UPF

beetroot red, curcumin (colours)

Color additives used to provide red-violet (beetroot red) and yellow-orange (curcumin) hues in foods.

Common questions about Mixed Fruit Drink

Is Mixed Fruit Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Mixed Fruit Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), and stabiliser guar gum. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Mixed Fruit Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Mixed Fruit Drink as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, citric acid, flavourings, guar gum, beetroot red, curcumin (colours). 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.