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.
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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.
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.
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.