Tesco

Cranberry Juice Drink

Barcode 5053947250057

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cranberry Juice Drink is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF ingredients and additives, including flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), the artificial sweetener sucralose, and antioxidant and colour additives (ascorbic acid used as an additive, anthocyanins as a colour). These are industrial formulations beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the drink is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

cranberry juice from concentrate (10%)
UPF

citric acid

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
UPF

color (anthocyanins)

Plant-derived natural pigment used as a food colourant; anthocyanins are extracted pigments giving red to blue hues.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages; extremely sweet, often used in low-calorie products.

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Common questions about Cranberry Juice Drink

Is Cranberry Juice Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Cranberry Juice Drink by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF ingredients and additives, including flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), the artificial sweetener sucralose, and antioxidant and colour additives (ascorbic acid used as an additive, anthocyanins as a colour). These are industrial formulations beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the drink is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Cranberry Juice Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cranberry Juice Drink as ultra-processed markers: citric acid, flavourings, color (anthocyanins), sucralose. 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.