Fentimans

Fentimans Ginger Beer

Barcode 5029396003346

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Yes — Fentimans Ginger Beer is ultra-processed.

The drink contains industrially processed ingredients and additives such as glucose syrup in the fermented ginger root extract, natural flavourings, and the high-intensity sweetener steviol glycosides from stevia. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA, so the product is classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

carbonated water

A basic beverage ingredient consisting of dissolved CO2 in water, providing fizz without flavor additives.
OK

fermented ginger root extract (water, glucose syrup, ginger root, pear juice concentrate, yeast)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

pear juice concentrate

Concentrated juice derived from pears, used as a sweetening or flavoring ingredient. It is a single-ingredient fruit product.
OK

natural flavourings (ginger, lemon, capsicum)
OK

cream of tartar
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

steviol glycosides (from stevia)

Non-caloric sweetener extracted from Stevia rebaudiana leaves.
OK

herbal infusions (speedwell, juniper, yarrow)

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Common questions about Fentimans Ginger Beer

Is Fentimans Ginger Beer ultra-processed?

Yes — Fentimans Ginger Beer by Fentimans is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The drink contains industrially processed ingredients and additives such as glucose syrup in the fermented ginger root extract, natural flavourings, and the high-intensity sweetener steviol glycosides from stevia. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA, so the product is classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Fentimans Ginger Beer are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fentimans Ginger Beer as an ultra-processed marker: steviol glycosides (from stevia). 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?

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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.