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ginger with a hint of lemongrass by Bottle Green
Bottle Green

ginger with a hint of lemongrass

Barcode 5021812000694
Scanned  48  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — ginger with a hint of lemongrass is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains fructose, an industrially extracted and processed sugar classified as a UPF ingredient. It also contains natural flavourings, which are extracted flavouring additives considered industrial formulations under NOVA. Sugar, honey, water, and citric acid are not UPF ingredients on their own.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    cotswold spring water
  • OK
    fructose
    A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    natural flavourings (including natural ginger and lemongrass extracts)
  • OK
    honey
    A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.

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Common questions about ginger with a hint of lemongrass

Is ginger with a hint of lemongrass ultra-processed?

Yes — ginger with a hint of lemongrass by Bottle Green is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains fructose, an industrially extracted and processed sugar classified as a UPF ingredient. It also contains natural flavourings, which are extracted flavouring additives considered industrial formulations under NOVA. Sugar, honey, water, and citric acid are not UPF ingredients on their own.

What are healthier alternatives to ginger with a hint of lemongrass?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Farms Organic Ginger Cordial by Belvoir fruit farms. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

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