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Elderflower Sparkling Drink

Barcode 5059572001989
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Elderflower Sparkling Drink is ultra-processed.

A refreshing drink, but not ideal for everyday consumption.

This is a ready-to-drink, carbonated beverage containing elderflower flavouring. Added flavouring is an industrially formulated additive considered characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA, so the product is classified as UPF. Apple and lemon juices from concentrate, carbonated water, and elderflower extract do not independently determine the classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    apple juice from concentrate (59%)
  • OK
    carbonated spring water
    Water from a natural spring that has been infused with carbon dioxide to create fizz.
  • OK
    elderflower extract (3%)
  • OK
    lemon juice from concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    elderflower flavouring

Common questions about Elderflower Sparkling Drink

Is Elderflower Sparkling Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Elderflower Sparkling Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a ready-to-drink, carbonated beverage containing elderflower flavouring. Added flavouring is an industrially formulated additive considered characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA, so the product is classified as UPF. Apple and lemon juices from concentrate, carbonated water, and elderflower extract do not independently determine the classification.

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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