Ribena

Blackcurrant

Barcode 5054267002333

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Blackcurrant is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: polydextrose (a synthetic thickener and bulking agent), artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K and sucralose), and added flavourings (natural blackcurrant flavourings). These extracted and synthesized ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

blackcurrant juice from concentrate (6%)
OK

sugar

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

acidity regulator (sodium gluconate)
OK

thickener (polydextrose)
OK

vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

A water-soluble essential nutrient and antioxidant used as a dietary supplement and food additive.
OK

extracts of carrot and hibiscus
OK

natural blackcurrant flavourings
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

acesulfame potassium (acesulfame-k)

A synthetic, calorie-free sweetener used to replace sugar in foods and beverages; often listed as acesulfame potassium or acesulfame-K.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Blackcurrant

Is Blackcurrant ultra-processed?

Yes — Blackcurrant by Ribena is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: polydextrose (a synthetic thickener and bulking agent), artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K and sucralose), and added flavourings (natural blackcurrant flavourings). These extracted and synthesized ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Blackcurrant are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Blackcurrant as ultra-processed markers: citric acid, acesulfame potassium (acesulfame-k), 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.