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Yes — Pipeline Punch is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday; it is an ultra-processed energy drink.
Pipeline Punch is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial formulations and additives associated with NOVA ultra-processed foods: glucose syrup, taurine, maltodextrin, flavourings, acidity regulator (sodium citrates), preservatives (potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate), sweetener (sucralose), modified starch, l-carnitine l-tartrate, inositol, and synthetic colour E129. These ingredients indicate an engineered ready-to-drink energy beverage rather than a simple culinary preparation. Citric acid, caffeine, vitamins, vegetable oils, sucrose, and sodium chloride alone would not determine the classification, but the listed UPF ingredients do.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Orange Juice smooth from concentrate
Tesco
Not UPF
Pitted Dates
Aldi
Not UPF
Coconut Water
Naturis
Not UPF
Bolt from the Blue
Innocent
Not UPF
100% Sparkling Apple Juice
Appletiser (Coca-Cola)
Not UPF
Smooth Orange Juice
Innocent
Not UPF
BLUE BOLT
innocent
Not UPF
Nescafe Original
Nestlé, Nescafé
Not UPF
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Terra Delyssa
Not UPF
Gold Blend Decaff
Nescafé
Not UPF
Yes — Pipeline Punch by Monster Energy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Pipeline Punch is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial formulations and additives associated with NOVA ultra-processed foods: glucose syrup, taurine, maltodextrin, flavourings, acidity regulator (sodium citrates), preservatives (potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate), sweetener (sucralose), modified starch, l-carnitine l-tartrate, inositol, and synthetic colour E129. These ingredients indicate an engineered ready-to-drink energy beverage rather than a simple culinary preparation. Citric acid, caffeine, vitamins, vegetable oils, sucrose, and sodium chloride alone would not determine the classification, but the listed UPF ingredients do.
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.
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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.