Strongbow

Cider

Barcode 5035766049463

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cider is ultra-processed.

This cider is ultra-processed because it contains apple juice from concentrate (an industrially processed ingredient) and the additive sodium metabisulphite (an antioxidant preservative), which is an extracted, isolated additive not used in traditional home preparation.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

apple juice

Juice made from apples that has been concentrated by removing water; later reconstituted or packaged as juice.
OK

sugar

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

malic acid

A naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in apples and many fruits; used as an acidulant to add tartness in foods and beverages.
UPF

sodium metabisulphite

A sulfur-containing reducing agent used as an antioxidant and preservative to prevent browning and spoilage in foods; commonly used in dried fruits and wines.

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Common questions about Cider

Is Cider ultra-processed?

Yes — Cider by Strongbow is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cider is ultra-processed because it contains apple juice from concentrate (an industrially processed ingredient) and the additive sodium metabisulphite (an antioxidant preservative), which is an extracted, isolated additive not used in traditional home preparation.

Which ingredients in Cider are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cider as an ultra-processed marker: 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.