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Yes — Blackcurrant Squash is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
Blackcurrant Squash is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: polydextrose as a thickener, natural blackcurrant flavourings, preservatives (potassium sorbate and sodium bisulphite), and the sweeteners acesulfame K and sucralose. The pre-identified UPF sweeteners acesulfame K and sucralose alone require classification as UPF. Sodium gluconate and citric acid are acidity regulators, while vitamin C and the fruit and vegetable extracts do not independently determine the classification.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Fruity Black Currants
Rocks
Not UPF
belvoir farm elderflower cordial
Belvoir
Not UPF
Juicy Oranges Whole Fruit Squash
Rocks
Not UPF
Coconut Water The Original
Vita Coco
Not UPF
Instant Coffee Gold
Bellarom, Lidl, Lidl Bellarom
Not UPF
GOLD BLEND Instant Coffee
Nescafé
Not UPF
Decaff Americano
Nescafé Azera
Not UPF
Raw Greens Virgin Smoothie
Mockingbird
Not UPF
Azera americano
Nescafé
Not UPF
Beet It Organic Beetroot Juice 1 Litre
James White
Not UPF
Yes — Blackcurrant Squash by Ribena is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Blackcurrant Squash is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: polydextrose as a thickener, natural blackcurrant flavourings, preservatives (potassium sorbate and sodium bisulphite), and the sweeteners acesulfame K and sucralose. The pre-identified UPF sweeteners acesulfame K and sucralose alone require classification as UPF. Sodium gluconate and citric acid are acidity regulators, while vitamin C and the fruit and vegetable extracts do not independently determine the classification.
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.