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Yes — Sweetened Drink is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives: citric acid (acidulant), natural flavors (industrial flavoring), preservative: sodium benzoate (chemical preservative), and added color: carotenes. The presence of these extracted and synthesized additives places it in the UPF category according to NOVA, even though some basic ingredients like water, sugar, cornstarch, and salt are minimally processed.
Yes — Sweetened Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives: citric acid (acidulant), natural flavors (industrial flavoring), preservative: sodium benzoate (chemical preservative), and added color: carotenes. The presence of these extracted and synthesized additives places it in the UPF category according to NOVA, even though some basic ingredients like water, sugar, cornstarch, and salt are minimally processed.
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.
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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.