Flavoured Soft Drink

Barcode 5026109006441

Yes — Flavoured Soft Drink is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives: flavourings, preservative (E211, sodium benzoate), and artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K). These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

spring water

A basic, clear beverage water sourced from natural springs, suitable for drinking and as a diluent in recipes.
OK

acid
OK

citric acid

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

preservative: e211
UPF

sucralose

Artificial non-nutritive sweetener used to sweeten products.
UPF

acesulfame potassium

A zero-calorie artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages. Often found in diet sodas and sugar-free products.

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Common questions about Flavoured Soft Drink

Is Flavoured Soft Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Flavoured Soft Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives: flavourings, preservative (E211, sodium benzoate), and artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K). These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Flavoured Soft Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Flavoured Soft Drink as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, sucralose, acesulfame potassium. 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.