Bulmers

Original Premium Cider

Barcode 5035766047155

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Original Premium Cider is ultra-processed.

The cider is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed and additive ingredients including apple juice (as an industrial juice base), added sugar, and the preservative sodium metabisulphite. These indicate an industrial formulation beyond simple fermentation of fresh apples.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

apple juice. water. sugar. sodium metabisulphite

A beverage or mixture consisting of apple juice with added water, sugar, and the preservative sulfur metabisulphite (sodium metabisulphite). The compound is commonly used as a preservative (antioxidant and antimicrobial) in drinks. Depending on quantity, it may be considered a processed product rather than a pure single-ingredient food.

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Common questions about Original Premium Cider

Is Original Premium Cider ultra-processed?

Yes — Original Premium Cider by Bulmers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The cider is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed and additive ingredients including apple juice (as an industrial juice base), added sugar, and the preservative sodium metabisulphite. These indicate an industrial formulation beyond simple fermentation of fresh apples.

Which ingredients in Original Premium Cider are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Original Premium Cider as an ultra-processed marker: apple juice. water. sugar. sodium metabisulphite. 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.