Cherry Sparkling Drink

Barcode 5060489731081

Yes — Cherry Sparkling Drink is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations: natural flavours, high-intensity sweetener steviol glycosides, and colour additive caramel colour (E150d).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

sparkling spring water

A carbonated water sourced from natural springs; typically used as a beverage base or beverage ingredient.
UPF

natural flavours

A broad category of flavoring agents derived from natural sources (plants, animals) used to impart taste or aroma in foods.
UPF

cherry extract

A concentrated flavoring derived from cherries used to impart cherry flavor/aroma.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

steviol glycosides (stevia sweetener)

A high-purity natural sweetener extracted from Stevia rebaudiana; used as a sugar substitute.
UPF

caramel color e150d

A common food coloring produced by controlled heat processing of sugars with acids and bases; used to impart brown color in foods.

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Common questions about Cherry Sparkling Drink

Is Cherry Sparkling Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Cherry Sparkling Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations: natural flavours, high-intensity sweetener steviol glycosides, and colour additive caramel colour (E150d).

Which ingredients in Cherry Sparkling Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cherry Sparkling Drink as ultra-processed markers: natural flavours, cherry extract, steviol glycosides (stevia sweetener), caramel color e150d. 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.