Rio

Rio TROPICAL

Barcode 5000382123392

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — Rio TROPICAL is ultra-processed.

The drink contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including citric acid (an industrially produced acidulant), artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K and sucralose), and unspecified natural flavourings, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed beverages in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

lightly carbonated water
OK

fruit juice and puree from concentrate (11%) (orange, guava apricot, 4, passion fruit)
OK

sugar

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

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

A water-soluble essential nutrient and antioxidant used as a dietary supplement and food additive.
OK

sweeteners (acesulfame k sucralose)
OK

natural flavourings. per per portion % ri' per 100ml nutrition information 330ml 330ml energy 81kj/

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Common questions about Rio TROPICAL

Is Rio TROPICAL ultra-processed?

Yes — Rio TROPICAL by Rio is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The drink contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including citric acid (an industrially produced acidulant), artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K and sucralose), and unspecified natural flavourings, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed beverages in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Rio TROPICAL are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Rio TROPICAL as an ultra-processed marker: citric acid. 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?

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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.