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Rubicon Guava 1Ltr

Barcode 5011898009018

Yes — Rubicon Guava 1Ltr is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes food additives such as stabilisers (guar gum, xanthan gum), an added antioxidant (ascorbic acid), added colour (anthocyanin), and added flavourings, which are industrial formulations according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

guava juice drink - ingredients. water

A beverage consisting of water used as part of a guava juice formulation; commonly appears as an ingredient in fruit beverages.
OK

guava puree (1 896)

Pureed guava used as a fruit puree ingredient in desserts, beverages, or sauces.
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
UPF

acidifier (malic acid)

Malic acid used as a acidifying ingredient in foods; an additive commonly used to adjust acidity.
UPF

stabilizers (guar gum and xanthan)

A food thickening agent using natural polysaccharides (guar gum and xanthan) to improve texture and stability.
OK

antioxidant: ascorbic acid

A vitamin C derivative used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.
UPF

colorant (anthocyanin)

A natural plant pigment used to impart color in foods.

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Common questions about Rubicon Guava 1Ltr

Is Rubicon Guava 1Ltr ultra-processed?

Yes — Rubicon Guava 1Ltr by Rubicon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes food additives such as stabilisers (guar gum, xanthan gum), an added antioxidant (ascorbic acid), added colour (anthocyanin), and added flavourings, which are industrial formulations according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Rubicon Guava 1Ltr are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Rubicon Guava 1Ltr as ultra-processed markers: acidifier (malic acid), stabilizers (guar gum and xanthan), colorant (anthocyanin). 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.