Rhubarb Raspberry Soda

Barcode 5060108454896

Yes — Rhubarb Raspberry Soda is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains fructose (an industrially isolated sugar) and multiple additives/flavourings including natural rhubarb flavouring, natural raspberry flavouring, natural flavourings including quinine, and colour (anthocyanins), which are extracted and formulated ingredients typical of ultra-processed products.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

carbonated spring water

Water from a natural spring that has been infused with carbon dioxide to create fizz.
OK

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

natural rhubarb flavouring
UPF

natural raspberry flavouring

A natural flavoring extract used to impart raspberry flavor in foods. Because it is an extracted additive/flavoring, it is considered ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA guidance.
OK

natural flavourings including quinine
UPF

color (anthocyanins)

Plant-derived natural pigment used as a food colourant; anthocyanins are extracted pigments giving red to blue hues.

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Common questions about Rhubarb Raspberry Soda

Is Rhubarb Raspberry Soda ultra-processed?

Yes — Rhubarb Raspberry Soda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains fructose (an industrially isolated sugar) and multiple additives/flavourings including natural rhubarb flavouring, natural raspberry flavouring, natural flavourings including quinine, and colour (anthocyanins), which are extracted and formulated ingredients typical of ultra-processed products.

Which ingredients in Rhubarb Raspberry Soda are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Rhubarb Raspberry Soda as ultra-processed markers: citric acid, natural raspberry flavouring, color (anthocyanins). 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?

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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.