Banana Drink

Barcode 5010068404585

Yes — Banana Drink is ultra-processed.

This banana-based drink contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives. Glucose syrup is an industrially extracted refined sugar. The product also includes stabilizer (sodium alginate), emulsifier (E472b), preservative (potassium sorbate), flavourings, and the artificial sweetener sucralose. These industrial formulations and additives place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

sugar

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

banana puree
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

citric acid (acidulant)

A food-grade acidulant used to adjust acidity and sharpen flavors; a simple organic acid often found as a crystalline powder.
OK

stabilizer: sodium alginate
OK

emulsifier: e472b
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
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

sucralose

Artificial non-nutritive sweetener used to sweeten products.

Common questions about Banana Drink

Is Banana Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Banana Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This banana-based drink contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives. Glucose syrup is an industrially extracted refined sugar. The product also includes stabilizer (sodium alginate), emulsifier (E472b), preservative (potassium sorbate), flavourings, and the artificial sweetener sucralose. These industrial formulations and additives place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Banana Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Banana Drink as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, citric acid (acidulant), flavourings, 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?

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.