Sparkling Fruit Drink

Barcode 5059572207183

Yes — Sparkling Fruit Drink is ultra-processed.

This is a valid ingredient list for a sparkling fruit beverage. It is ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially isolated flavouring substances, and the artificial sweeteners acesulfame potassium (E950) and aspartame (E951). These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed formulations. Carbon dioxide and the fruit ingredients do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

grape juice concentrate

A juice concentrate derived from grapes, used as a sweetening or flavoring ingredient; typically a single-ingredient fruit product.
OK

raspberry purée
OK

tri-firm fibre blend (cassava root, jerusalem artichoke, acacia fibre)
OK

carbon dioxide

A gas used to carbonate beverages and for packaging; a common culinary gas.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

preservatives (sweeteners: e950, e951)
OK

fruit concentrates (sweetener: e950, e951)
OK

apple

A round, sweet to tart fruit with a crisp flesh and edible skin, commonly eaten fresh or used in baking and cooking.
OK

radish

A small or medium root vegetable with crisp white flesh and peppery flavor, used raw in salads, pickles, and cooked dishes.
OK

cherry

A small round fruit with a sweet or tart flavor, typically red when ripe; consumed fresh, in jams, or baked goods.

Common questions about Sparkling Fruit Drink

Is Sparkling Fruit Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Sparkling Fruit Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a valid ingredient list for a sparkling fruit beverage. It is ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially isolated flavouring substances, and the artificial sweeteners acesulfame potassium (E950) and aspartame (E951). These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed formulations. Carbon dioxide and the fruit ingredients do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Sparkling Fruit Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sparkling Fruit Drink as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. 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.