Citrus Juice Drink

Barcode 5059572100101

Yes — Citrus Juice Drink is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This appears to be a citrus juice drink made with water, concentrated grape juice, mandarin juice, and yuzu juice. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, an industrial flavour additive identified as UPF. Added cassava root fibre and acacia fibre are also isolated ingredients, but natural flavouring is sufficient for the UPF classification.

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

mandarin juice

Juice extracted from mandarins (tangerines). Usually a clear or lightly cloudy liquid used as a beverage or flavoring. Not a processed single-ingredient food but a natural fruit juice.
OK

yuzu juice

Citrus juice pressed from yuzu, a citrus fruit common in East Asian cuisine. Used for tart, fragrant acidity.
OK

added cassava root fibre
UPF

natural flavouring

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

acacia fibre

Common questions about Citrus Juice Drink

Is Citrus Juice Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Citrus Juice Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a citrus juice drink made with water, concentrated grape juice, mandarin juice, and yuzu juice. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, an industrial flavour additive identified as UPF. Added cassava root fibre and acacia fibre are also isolated ingredients, but natural flavouring is sufficient for the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Citrus Juice Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Citrus Juice Drink as an ultra-processed marker: natural 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.