Fentimans

Ginger Beer

Barcode 5029396222334

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Ginger Beer is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, an industrially refined sugar, natural flavourings, the artificial sweetener steviol glycosides from stevia, and the pre-identified UPF ingredient citric acid. These industrially extracted or formulated ingredients classify the product as UPF under NOVA.

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
OK

natural flavourings (ginger, lemon, capsicum) cream of tartar
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

sweetener (steviol glycodsides from stevia)
OK

herbal infusions (speedwell, juniper)
OK

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Common questions about Ginger Beer

Is Ginger Beer ultra-processed?

Yes — Ginger Beer by Fentimans is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, an industrially refined sugar, natural flavourings, the artificial sweetener steviol glycosides from stevia, and the pre-identified UPF ingredient citric acid. These industrially extracted or formulated ingredients classify the product as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Ginger Beer are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Ginger Beer as an ultra-processed marker: citric acid. 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.