Tesco

Diet Lemonade

Barcode 5000436882787

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Diet Lemonade is ultra-processed.

This drink contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), flavourings, and a preservative (potassium sorbate). These are industrial additives not used in home cooking, so the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

carbonated water

A basic beverage ingredient consisting of dissolved CO2 in water, providing fizz without flavor additives.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate (2.0%)
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

sodium citrate

Sodium citrate is a mineral salt used as an acidity regulator and buffering agent in foods and drinks.
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

acesulfame potassium (acesulfame-k)

A synthetic, calorie-free sweetener used to replace sugar in foods and beverages; often listed as acesulfame potassium or acesulfame-K.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

preservative (potassium sorbate). suitable for vegans warning pressurised container. open with care
OK

covering cap. no artificial flavours or colours. storage not suitable for home freezing. keep cool and out of sunlight

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Common questions about Diet Lemonade

Is Diet Lemonade ultra-processed?

Yes — Diet Lemonade by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This drink contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), flavourings, and a preservative (potassium sorbate). These are industrial additives not used in home cooking, so the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Diet Lemonade are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Diet Lemonade as ultra-processed markers: sodium citrate, flavourings, acesulfame potassium (acesulfame-k), sucralose. 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.