Tesco

High Juice Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar

Barcode 5018374175182

Yes — High Juice Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite), and unspecified flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

blackcurrant juice from concentrate (50%)
OK

water

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

acesulfame potassium (acesulfame-k)

A synthetic, calorie-free sweetener used to replace sugar in foods and beverages; often listed as acesulfame potassium or acesulfame-K.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.
UPF

preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite)

Common preservatives used to inhibit microbial growth and oxidation in foods and beverages.
OK

flavourings antioxidant (ascorbic acid)

Common questions about High Juice Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar

Is High Juice Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar ultra-processed?

Yes — High Juice Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite), and unspecified flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in High Juice Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in High Juice Blackcurrant Squash No Added Sugar as ultra-processed markers: acesulfame potassium (acesulfame-k), sucralose, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite). 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.