Ribena

Blackcurrant Squash

Barcode 5054267003378

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Yes — Blackcurrant Squash is ultra-processed.

The drink contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including polydextrose (a synthetic thickener), sodium gluconate (acidity regulator), citric acid, artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), and chemical preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium bisulphite). These industrial additives and sweeteners categorize the product as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

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 (30%)
OK

sugar

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

thickener (polydextrose)
OK

acidity regulator (sodium gluconate)
UPF

citric acid

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

vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

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

natural blackcurrant flavourings
OK

extracts of carrot and hibiscus
OK

preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium bisulphite)
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 Squash

Is Blackcurrant Squash ultra-processed?

Yes — Blackcurrant Squash by Ribena is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The drink contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including polydextrose (a synthetic thickener), sodium gluconate (acidity regulator), citric acid, artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), and chemical preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium bisulphite). These industrial additives and sweeteners categorize the product as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Blackcurrant Squash are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Blackcurrant Squash 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.