Orange juice

Barcode 5026109007493

Yes — Orange juice is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including flavourings (industrial flavour additives), sucralose (an artificial sweetener), acacia gum and glycerol esters of wood rosins (stabilisers/emulsifiers). These industrial additives make the product ultra-processed even though it is juice-based.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fruit juices from concentrate 50% (apple 40%, orange 10%)
OK

spring water

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

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator 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

colour: beta-carotene
OK

stabilisers; acacia gum
OK

glycerol school esters of wood rosins
OK

sweetener: sucralose. ampliant nutritional info: typical values (per 100ml) energy 110kj/

Common questions about Orange juice

Is Orange juice ultra-processed?

Yes — Orange juice is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including flavourings (industrial flavour additives), sucralose (an artificial sweetener), acacia gum and glycerol esters of wood rosins (stabilisers/emulsifiers). These industrial additives make the product ultra-processed even though it is juice-based.

Which ingredients in Orange juice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Orange juice as an ultra-processed marker: flavourings. 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.