cawston press

brilliant beetroot

Barcode 5060054134033

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No — brilliant beetroot is not ultra-processed.

The drink contains pressed beetroot juice, pressed apple juice, and vitamin C (ascorbic acid) as an antioxidant. These are minimally processed ingredients; ascorbic acid used as an antioxidant is a basic additive and not an industrial flavoring, sweetener, or texturizing agent. No ultra-processed additives or industrial formulations are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

pressed beet juice (90%)

Clear juice extracted from beetroots; high in betalains and natural sweetness.
OK

pressed apple juice (10%)

Clear juice made from apples; common beverage base with natural sugars.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c) antioxidant; refrigerate

Antioxidant additive (ascorbic acid) used as preservative and to prevent oxidation; keep refrigerated.

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Common questions about brilliant beetroot

Is brilliant beetroot ultra-processed?

No — brilliant beetroot by cawston press is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The drink contains pressed beetroot juice, pressed apple juice, and vitamin C (ascorbic acid) as an antioxidant. These are minimally processed ingredients; ascorbic acid used as an antioxidant is a basic additive and not an industrial flavoring, sweetener, or texturizing agent. No ultra-processed additives or industrial formulations are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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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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.