Robinsons

Double Concentrate Apple & Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar

Barcode 5010102115491

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Yes — Double Concentrate Apple & Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and sweeteners: natural flavouring, sodium citrate (acidity regulator), acesulfame K and sucralose (intense sweeteners), sodium metabisulphite (preservative), and cellulose gum (stabiliser). These additives and the ready-to-dilute formulated beverage qualify it as UPF under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

fruit juices from concentrate (apple 18%, blackcurrant 2%)
OK

acids (citric acid, malic acid)

A mixture of edible organic acids used to provide sourness and to adjust acidity (citric acid and malic acid).
OK

natural colour (anthocyanins)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
UPF

sodium citrate

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

sweeteners (acesulfame k, sucralose)

Artificial sweeteners including acesulfame K and sucralose used as sugar substitutes; categorized as food additives.
OK

potassium sorbate

A common food preservative used to inhibit molds and yeasts in foods and drinks.
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative and antioxidant used in foods and beverages to prevent oxidation and browning; commonly used to preserve dried fruits, wine, and processed foods.
OK

stabiliser (cellulose gum)

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Common questions about Double Concentrate Apple & Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar

Is Double Concentrate Apple & Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar ultra-processed?

Yes — Double Concentrate Apple & Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar by Robinsons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and sweeteners: natural flavouring, sodium citrate (acidity regulator), acesulfame K and sucralose (intense sweeteners), sodium metabisulphite (preservative), and cellulose gum (stabiliser). These additives and the ready-to-dilute formulated beverage qualify it as UPF under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Double Concentrate Apple & Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Double Concentrate Apple & Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, sodium citrate, sweeteners (acesulfame k, sucralose), sodium metabisulfite. 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.