s Symprove -daily- live & active bacteria water-ba

Barcode 5060221910705

Yes — s Symprove -daily- live & active bacteria water-ba is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several additives and industrially processed ingredients: potassium sorbate (preservative), trisodium citrate (acidity regulator), and natural flavourings. These extracted/isolated additives and flavourings place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

germinated barley extract (gluten free)

A processed extract derived from germinated barley, used as a flavor, sweetener, or functional ingredient. Although labeled gluten free, it originates from barley.
UPF

fermented with lactobacillus rhamnosus ncimb 30174

A preparation that uses a probiotic bacterial culture (L. rhamnosus NCIMB 30174) to ferment the substrate.
UPF

enterococcus faecium ncimb 30176

A probiotic bacterial strain used for fermentation; common in functional foods and supplements.
OK

lactobacillus plantarum ncimb 30173

A probiotic lactic acid bacteria used as a starter culture or dietary supplement in foods.
OK

lactobacillus acidophilus ncimb 30175; acidity regulator: ascorbic acid

A probiotic lactic acid bacteria combined with an acidity regulator (ascorbic acid) often used in fortified foods.
UPF

trisodium citrate; potassium sorbate

A mixture of two food additives: trisodium citrate (acidity regulator) and potassium sorbate (preservative).

Common questions about s Symprove -daily- live & active bacteria water-ba

Is s Symprove -daily- live & active bacteria water-ba ultra-processed?

Yes — s Symprove -daily- live & active bacteria water-ba is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several additives and industrially processed ingredients: potassium sorbate (preservative), trisodium citrate (acidity regulator), and natural flavourings. These extracted/isolated additives and flavourings place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in s Symprove -daily- live & active bacteria water-ba are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in s Symprove -daily- live & active bacteria water-ba as ultra-processed markers: germinated barley extract (gluten free), fermented with lactobacillus rhamnosus ncimb 30174, enterococcus faecium ncimb 30176, trisodium citrate; potassium sorbate. 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.