Fruit Flavoured Soda

Barcode 5056412021503

Yes — Fruit Flavoured Soda is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed additives and ingredients according to the NOVA classification. Specifically, it includes natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring agent), the artificial sweetener sucralose, and the preservative potassium sorbate, all of which are extracted, isolated or synthesized additives typical of ultra-processed products. Therefore, it is classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

carbonated water

A basic beverage ingredient consisting of dissolved CO2 in water, providing fizz without flavor additives.
OK

sugar

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

colour: anthocyanins
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-caloric sweetener used to provide sweetness without added sugar.

Common questions about Fruit Flavoured Soda

Is Fruit Flavoured Soda ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Flavoured Soda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed additives and ingredients according to the NOVA classification. Specifically, it includes natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring agent), the artificial sweetener sucralose, and the preservative potassium sorbate, all of which are extracted, isolated or synthesized additives typical of ultra-processed products. Therefore, it is classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Fruit Flavoured Soda are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Fruit Flavoured Soda as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, 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?

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.