Apple Blackcurrant Squash

Barcode 5059572139897

No — Apple Blackcurrant Squash is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is not valid because it only lists a generic descriptor ("no added sugar apple and blackcurrant squash") and "sweetener" without specifying the actual ingredients or the specific type of sweetener or additives used. Without a proper, specific ingredient list, the NOVA classification cannot be reliably determined.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

no added sugar apple and blackcurrant squash

A fruit-based cordial/beverage concentrate made from apple and blackcurrant; marketed as not containing added sugar and typically diluted with water before consumption.
UPF

sweetener

A generic category for substances used to sweeten foods and drinks, including artificial and natural sweeteners; commonly used as an additive in processed foods and beverages.

Common questions about Apple Blackcurrant Squash

Is Apple Blackcurrant Squash ultra-processed?

No — Apple Blackcurrant Squash is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is not valid because it only lists a generic descriptor ("no added sugar apple and blackcurrant squash") and "sweetener" without specifying the actual ingredients or the specific type of sweetener or additives used. Without a proper, specific ingredient list, the NOVA classification cannot be reliably determined.

Which ingredients in Apple Blackcurrant Squash are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Apple Blackcurrant Squash as an ultra-processed marker: sweetener. 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.