Asda

apple juice

Barcode 5054781051411

No — apple juice is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains apple juice from concentrate and citric acid. Fruit juice from concentrate is a processed food but, by itself, does not include industrial additives that classify it as ultra-processed under the given rules. Citric acid is a common basic additive and explicitly allowed as not UPF. There are no artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, flavorings, emulsifiers, or similar industrial formulations, so this is not classified as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

apple juice from concentrate

A clear liquid beverage produced by removing water from apples to create a concentrated juice that is later reconstituted or sold as a flavored juice. It is a basic fruit juice product with no added fats, proteins, or other major ingredients.
UPF

citric acid

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

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Common questions about apple juice

Is apple juice ultra-processed?

No — apple juice by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains apple juice from concentrate and citric acid. Fruit juice from concentrate is a processed food but, by itself, does not include industrial additives that classify it as ultra-processed under the given rules. Citric acid is a common basic additive and explicitly allowed as not UPF. There are no artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, flavorings, emulsifiers, or similar industrial formulations, so this is not classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in apple juice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in apple juice as an ultra-processed marker: citric acid. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.