Waitrose & partners

Berry smoothie with apple and banana

Barcode 5000169654514

No — Berry smoothie with apple and banana is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are only fruit juices and purées (apple juice, apple purée, strawberry, raspberry, banana, peach, blueberry purées, blackcurrant and cherry juices). There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, or processed oils, so under NOVA this is not an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

apple juice

Juice extracted from apples, commonly consumed as a beverage or base for drinks.
OK

apple purée

Puree made from apples, a simple fruit product that may be used as a base or sweetener in foods.
OK

strawberry purée (15%)
OK

raspberry purée (6%)
OK

banana puree

A smooth paste made from ripe bananas, used as a natural fruit ingredient in foods and desserts.
OK

peach purée
OK

blueberry purée (3%)
OK

blackcurrant juice (3%)
OK

cherry juice (2%)

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Common questions about Berry smoothie with apple and banana

Is Berry smoothie with apple and banana ultra-processed?

No — Berry smoothie with apple and banana by Waitrose & partners is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are only fruit juices and purées (apple juice, apple purée, strawberry, raspberry, banana, peach, blueberry purées, blackcurrant and cherry juices). There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, or processed oils, so under NOVA this is not an ultra-processed product.

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.