Soothers,Halls

Soothers Blackcurrant

Barcode 5010455063142

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Yes — Soothers Blackcurrant is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed. It contains several NOVA UPF ingredients, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), glucose syrup (refined sugar syrup), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), stabiliser glycerol, acidity regulators (E325, E332), and emulsifier sunflower lecithin. The presence of these industrial additives and refined syrups makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

water

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

glycerol (stabiliser)

Glycerol (glycerin) used as a humectant and stabiliser in various foods and products; an industrially produced additive.
OK

acids (lactic acid, citric acid)
OK

concentrated blackcurrant juice (0.4%)*
OK

acidity regulators (e325, e332)
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.
OK

concentrated black carrot juice
OK

colour (vegetable carbon)
OK

emulsifier (sunflower lecithin). *equivalent to 2.1% fruit juice

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Common questions about Soothers Blackcurrant

Is Soothers Blackcurrant ultra-processed?

Yes — Soothers Blackcurrant by Soothers,Halls is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. It contains several NOVA UPF ingredients, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), glucose syrup (refined sugar syrup), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), stabiliser glycerol, acidity regulators (E325, E332), and emulsifier sunflower lecithin. The presence of these industrial additives and refined syrups makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Soothers Blackcurrant are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Soothers Blackcurrant as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, glycerol (stabiliser), flavourings. 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.