Apple Elderflower Kombucha Drink

Barcode 5060512671216

Yes — Apple Elderflower Kombucha Drink is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains apple juice from concentrate (industrially processed juice) and natural flavorings (an added flavoring system), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients like sugar, tea, and citric acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of these processed additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sparkling kombucha tea with apple and elderflower
OK

water

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

sugar

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

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
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 flavorings

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources, used to impart or modify flavor in foods.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

carbon dioxide

A gas used to carbonate beverages and for packaging; a common culinary gas.

Common questions about Apple Elderflower Kombucha Drink

Is Apple Elderflower Kombucha Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Apple Elderflower Kombucha Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains apple juice from concentrate (industrially processed juice) and natural flavorings (an added flavoring system), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients like sugar, tea, and citric acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of these processed additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Apple Elderflower Kombucha Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Apple Elderflower Kombucha Drink as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavorings. 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?

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.