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Yes — Tonic Soda is ultra-processed.
A highly processed soft drink, best enjoyed occasionally.
This is a carbonated tonic soft drink. It is ultra-processed because it contains aspartame and acesulfame K, which are artificial sweeteners, along with flavourings, preservatives such as sodium benzoate (E211), and synthetic colours including Sunset Yellow FCF and Ponceau 4R. These industrial additives and the ready-to-drink formulation meet the criteria for ultra-processing. Caffeine, quinine, citric acid, sugar, and ammonium ferric citrate do not independently determine the classification.
Yes — Tonic Soda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a carbonated tonic soft drink. It is ultra-processed because it contains aspartame and acesulfame K, which are artificial sweeteners, along with flavourings, preservatives such as sodium benzoate (E211), and synthetic colours including Sunset Yellow FCF and Ponceau 4R. These industrial additives and the ready-to-drink formulation meet the criteria for ultra-processing. Caffeine, quinine, citric acid, sugar, and ammonium ferric citrate do not independently determine the classification.
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.
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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.