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Yes — PLJ Lemon is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: natural lemon flavour (an added flavouring), added lemon oil as an isolated flavour component, and the preservative sulphur dioxide (sulphites). These extracted/industrial additives place it in the UPF category under NOVA, even though the base is mostly lemon juice.
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Yes — PLJ Lemon by Rayner's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: natural lemon flavour (an added flavouring), added lemon oil as an isolated flavour component, and the preservative sulphur dioxide (sulphites). These extracted/industrial additives place it in the UPF category under NOVA, even though the base is mostly lemon juice.
Nomi flags one ingredient in PLJ Lemon as an ultra-processed marker: lemon oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Belvoir Farms Raspberry & Lemon Cordial by Belvoir. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
