Asda, Dairy Milk

No Added Sugar Apple & Blackcurrant Squash Litres

Barcode 5054781377498

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Yes — No Added Sugar Apple & Blackcurrant Squash Litres is ultra-processed.

The drink contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), industrial acidity regulators (sodium citrates), added flavourings, and preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite). These industrial formulations go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

apple juice from concentrate (18%)
OK

blackcurrant juice from concentrate (2%)
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
UPF

sodium citrate

A basic acidity regulator used to adjust pH and act as an emulsifier or buffering agent in foods.
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

plant and vegetable water
OK

blackcurrant requlator (sodium citrates)
OK

plant and vegetable concentrates (black carrot, hibiscus], sweeteners jacesulfame k, sucralose)
OK

preservatives (potassium sorbate. sodium metabisulphite)
OK

antioxidant (ascorbic acid). allergy advice! for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. no artificial colours or flavours. contains naturally occurring sugars

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Common questions about No Added Sugar Apple & Blackcurrant Squash Litres

Is No Added Sugar Apple & Blackcurrant Squash Litres ultra-processed?

Yes — No Added Sugar Apple & Blackcurrant Squash Litres by Asda, Dairy Milk is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The drink contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), industrial acidity regulators (sodium citrates), added flavourings, and preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite). These industrial formulations go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in No Added Sugar Apple & Blackcurrant Squash Litres are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in No Added Sugar Apple & Blackcurrant Squash Litres as ultra-processed markers: sodium citrate, flavourings. 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.