Candy Kittens

Sour Shox

Barcode 5060384263076

Scanned 38 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sour Shox is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified starch, dextrose, potato protein, natural flavourings, spirulina concentrate, and hydrolysed pea protein. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system, as they are industrial formulations and extracts not used in traditional home cooking.

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.
UPF

dextrose

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

5% strawberry juice from concentrate
OK

5% apple juice from concentrate
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
OK

plant concentrates (black carrot turmeric, safflower)
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
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 Shox

Is Sour Shox ultra-processed?

Yes — Sour Shox by Candy Kittens is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified starch, dextrose, potato protein, natural flavourings, spirulina concentrate, and hydrolysed pea protein. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system, as they are industrial formulations and extracts not used in traditional home cooking.

Which ingredients in Sour Shox are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Sour Shox as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified starch, dextrose, potato protein, natural flavourings, 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.