Essential Waitrose

ESSENTIAL WAITROSE & PARTNERS SUMMER FRUITS SQUASH

Barcode 5000169622896

Yes — ESSENTIAL WAITROSE & PARTNERS SUMMER FRUITS SQUASH is ultra-processed.

This drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including an acidity regulator (sodium citrates), generic flavourings, added colour (anthocyanins), and artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), as well as chemical preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite). These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

fruit juices from concentrate (20%) (apple, strawberry, raspberry) acids (citric acid, malic acid)
UPF

sodium citrate

A basic acidity regulator used to adjust pH and act as an emulsifier or buffering agent in foods.
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

color (anthocyanins)

Plant-derived natural pigment used as a food colourant; anthocyanins are extracted pigments giving red to blue hues.
UPF

sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k)

A blend of artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame potassium used to sweeten foods and beverages.
OK

preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite) allergy advice:

Common questions about ESSENTIAL WAITROSE & PARTNERS SUMMER FRUITS SQUASH

Is ESSENTIAL WAITROSE & PARTNERS SUMMER FRUITS SQUASH ultra-processed?

Yes — ESSENTIAL WAITROSE & PARTNERS SUMMER FRUITS SQUASH by Essential Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including an acidity regulator (sodium citrates), generic flavourings, added colour (anthocyanins), and artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), as well as chemical preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite). These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in ESSENTIAL WAITROSE & PARTNERS SUMMER FRUITS SQUASH are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in ESSENTIAL WAITROSE & PARTNERS SUMMER FRUITS SQUASH as ultra-processed markers: sodium citrate, flavourings, color (anthocyanins), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k). 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.