Candy Kittens

Sour Watermelon

Barcode 5060384262901

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Yes — Sour Watermelon is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. These include glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), dextrose (an isolated refined sugar), modified starch (an industrially processed thickener), and natural flavouring (an extracted/additive flavour). The presence of these UPF ingredients means the overall product is UPF, even though it also contains some less processed components like sugar and fruit/plant concentrates.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

10% watermelon juice from concentrate
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

acids (malic acid, citric acid, lactic acid)
UPF

potato protein

Protein derived from potatoes, typically as a concentrated protein isolate used as a functional ingredient in foods.
OK

acidity regulators: sodium malates and calcium carbonate
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

fruit and plant concentrates (black carrot, pumpkin, apple)
UPF

spirulina concentrate

Concentrated extract of spirulina algae, used as a source of protein and nutrients in fortified foods or supplements.
UPF

hydrolysed pea protein

Hydrolyzed protein derived from peas, often used as a protein source or functional ingredient.

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Common questions about Sour Watermelon

Is Sour Watermelon ultra-processed?

Yes — Sour Watermelon by Candy Kittens is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. These include glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), dextrose (an isolated refined sugar), modified starch (an industrially processed thickener), and natural flavouring (an extracted/additive flavour). The presence of these UPF ingredients means the overall product is UPF, even though it also contains some less processed components like sugar and fruit/plant concentrates.

Which ingredients in Sour Watermelon are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Sour Watermelon as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified starch, dextrose, potato protein, natural flavouring, spirulina concentrate, hydrolysed pea protein. 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.