Fruit Juice Drink

Barcode 5059572001521

Yes — Fruit Juice Drink is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients like juice from concentrate and citric acid are not necessarily UPF on their own, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

grape juice from concentrate

Juice product produced by removing water from grape juice; a common processed fruit juice ingredient.
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.
OK

passion fruit juice
OK

fruit and plant extracts (black elderberry, apple blossom)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

regulatory acid: citric acid

Common questions about Fruit Juice Drink

Is Fruit Juice Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Juice Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients like juice from concentrate and citric acid are not necessarily UPF on their own, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Fruit Juice Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fruit Juice Drink as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.