Hip Pop

Apple & Elderflower Organic Kombucha

Barcode 5060512670943

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Yes — Apple & Elderflower Organic Kombucha is ultra-processed.

This kombucha contains apple juice from concentrate and natural flavours, which are industrially processed and extracted ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

sugar (cane)

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
OK

green tea
OK

black tea
OK

kombucha culture

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

apple juice from concentrate

A clear liquid beverage produced by removing water from apples to create a concentrated juice that is later reconstituted or sold as a flavored juice. It is a basic fruit juice product with no added fats, proteins, or other major ingredients.
OK

elderflower extract

A plant-derived flavor extract from elderflowers used to impart floral notes in beverages and confections.
UPF

natural flavours

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

living cultures (bacillus coagulans)

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Common questions about Apple & Elderflower Organic Kombucha

Is Apple & Elderflower Organic Kombucha ultra-processed?

Yes — Apple & Elderflower Organic Kombucha by Hip Pop is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This kombucha contains apple juice from concentrate and natural flavours, which are industrially processed and extracted ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Apple & Elderflower Organic Kombucha are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Apple & Elderflower Organic Kombucha as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavours. 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.