Tesco

Cherries & Berries

Barcode 5059697758423

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cherries & Berries is ultra-processed.

This drink is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives, including an acidity regulator (sodium citrate), artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), and flavourings, as well as preservatives. These extracted and synthesized ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

apple juice from concentrate (32%)
OK

cherry juice from concentrate (4%)
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

strawberry juice from concentrate (2%)
OK

raspberry juice from concentrate (2%)
UPF

sodium citrate

Sodium citrate is a mineral salt used as an acidity regulator and buffering agent in foods and drinks.
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
UPF

sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k)

A blend of artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame potassium used to sweeten foods and beverages.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

colour anthocyanins
UPF

preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite)

Common preservatives used to inhibit microbial growth and oxidation in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Cherries & Berries

Is Cherries & Berries ultra-processed?

Yes — Cherries & Berries by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This drink is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives, including an acidity regulator (sodium citrate), artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), and flavourings, as well as preservatives. These extracted and synthesized ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Cherries & Berries are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cherries & Berries as ultra-processed markers: sodium citrate, sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k), flavourings, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite). 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.