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Fruity Black Currants

Barcode 5023762000113

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No — Fruity Black Currants is not ultra-processed.

This product contains water, cane sugar, fruit juices from concentrate (blackcurrant, apple, lemon), and citric acid. These are basic culinary ingredients and simple fruit juice concentrates without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or modified starches. Citric acid is a common basic food acidulant and does not, by itself, make a food ultra-processed. Therefore this product is not considered ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

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

sugar (cane)

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
OK

fruit juice from concentrate (blackcurrant 18.5%)

A mix of fruit juice concentrate derived from blackcurrants, used as a sweet-tresh flavoring/base ingredient.
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apple (14.4%)

Pulp/juice derived from apples, used as a natural fruit ingredient.
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lemon (0.4%)

Juice or zest derived from lemons, used to impart citrus flavor.
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citric acid

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

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Common questions about Fruity Black Currants

Is Fruity Black Currants ultra-processed?

No — Fruity Black Currants by Rocks is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product contains water, cane sugar, fruit juices from concentrate (blackcurrant, apple, lemon), and citric acid. These are basic culinary ingredients and simple fruit juice concentrates without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or modified starches. Citric acid is a common basic food acidulant and does not, by itself, make a food ultra-processed. Therefore this product is not considered ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

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?

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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.