Waitrose

Apple pear & kiwi smoothie with cucumber

Barcode 5000169612729

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No — Apple pear & kiwi smoothie with cucumber is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are all fruit and vegetable purées or juices plus natural concentrates (spirulina, safflower) and a basic antioxidant (ascorbic acid/vitamin C). There are no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, refined syrups, or other cosmetic additives, so this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

apple purée (27%)
OK

apple juice (24%)
OK

peach purée
OK

kiwi purée (10%)
OK

pear juice (10%)
OK

pear purée (5%)
OK

cucumber purée (5%)
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
UPF

spirulina concentrate

Concentrated extract of spirulina algae, used as a source of protein and nutrients in fortified foods or supplements.
OK

safflower concentrate
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.

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Common questions about Apple pear & kiwi smoothie with cucumber

Is Apple pear & kiwi smoothie with cucumber ultra-processed?

No — Apple pear & kiwi smoothie with cucumber by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are all fruit and vegetable purées or juices plus natural concentrates (spirulina, safflower) and a basic antioxidant (ascorbic acid/vitamin C). There are no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, refined syrups, or other cosmetic additives, so this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Apple pear & kiwi smoothie with cucumber are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Apple pear & kiwi smoothie with cucumber as an ultra-processed marker: spirulina concentrate. 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.