Robinsons

Fruit & Barley Orange Squash

Barcode 5000147030583

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Yes — Fruit & Barley Orange Squash is ultra-processed.

Contains artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), emulsifier (glycerol esters of wood rosins), preservatives (potassium sorbate), and other industrial additives, which make it an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

orange juice from concentrate (7%)
OK

orange fruit from c concentrated low calorie orange soft drink with barley
OK

sweeten %
OK

acids (citric acid, mallic acid)
OK

refined barley flour (1%)
OK

acidity regulator (sodium faouring)
UPF

acesulfame potassium (acesulfame-k)

A synthetic, calorie-free sweetener used to replace sugar in foods and beverages; often listed as acesulfame potassium or acesulfame-K.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.
UPF

preservatives (potassium sorbate)

A chemical preservative used to inhibit microbial growth and extend shelf-life in foods.
OK

soder amins (c, niacin)
OK

vitamin b6

A water-soluble vitamin (pyridoxine) involved in amino acid metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis.
OK

d (vitamin d)

Vitamin D used as a fortifying nutrient in foods or supplements.
UPF

glycerol esters of wood rosin

A processed emulsifier made from glycerol and rosin acids to help blend ingredients and stabilize mixtures in foods.
OK

natural colour

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Fruit & Barley Orange Squash

Is Fruit & Barley Orange Squash ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit & Barley Orange Squash by Robinsons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), emulsifier (glycerol esters of wood rosins), preservatives (potassium sorbate), and other industrial additives, which make it an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Fruit & Barley Orange Squash are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Fruit & Barley Orange Squash as ultra-processed markers: acesulfame potassium (acesulfame-k), sucralose, preservatives (potassium sorbate), glycerol esters of wood rosin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Fruit & Barley Orange Squash?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Belvoir natural orange cordial by Belvoir, Juicy Oranges Whole Fruit Squash by Rocks. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

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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.