No — Apple juice from concentrate is not ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product contains apple juice from concentrate and citric acid. Apple juice from concentrate is a processed ingredient but not ultra-processed on its own. Citric acid is a basic food additive permitted under the rules and does not by itself make the product ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based criteria. There are no industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or industrial sugar syrups listed.
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No — Apple juice from concentrate by The Grower's Harvest 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. Apple juice from concentrate is a processed ingredient but not ultra-processed on its own. Citric acid is a basic food additive permitted under the rules and does not by itself make the product ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based criteria. There are no industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or industrial sugar syrups listed.
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.