Equinox

Organic Kombucha

Barcode 5060452360096

Yes — Organic Kombucha is ultra-processed.

The product is considered ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavouring additives: 'raspberry natural flavour' and 'elderflower natural flavour'. According to NOVA, added flavourings, even when labeled as natural, are markers of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

spring water

A basic, clear beverage water sourced from natural springs, suitable for drinking and as a diluent in recipes.
OK

raw cane sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugar cane; a common sweetener used in cooking and baking.
OK

chun mee green tea

A Chinese green tea with distinctive curled leaves, often used as a beverage or flavoring.
OK

elderflower
OK

raspberry natural flavour
OK

elderflower natural flavour
OK

hibiscus

Dried calyces of the hibiscus plant, used as a tart, floral flavoring and beverage ingredient.
OK

raspberry leaf
OK

nettle leaf
OK

rose hip
OK

kombucha culture

Live microbial culture used to ferment sweetened tea to produce kombucha.

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Common questions about Organic Kombucha

Is Organic Kombucha ultra-processed?

Yes — Organic Kombucha by Equinox is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is considered ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavouring additives: 'raspberry natural flavour' and 'elderflower natural flavour'. According to NOVA, added flavourings, even when labeled as natural, are markers of ultra-processed foods.

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.