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Yes — Ginger Kombucha is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives: natural flavours (an industrial flavoring ingredient) and steviol glycosides (a purified, industrially extracted high‑intensity sweetener). These are NOVA Group 4 characteristics, even though the base kombucha and botanical extracts are minimally processed.
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Yes — Ginger Kombucha by No.1 Living is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives: natural flavours (an industrial flavoring ingredient) and steviol glycosides (a purified, industrially extracted high‑intensity sweetener). These are NOVA Group 4 characteristics, even though the base kombucha and botanical extracts are minimally processed.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Ginger Kombucha as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavours. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Apple & Elderflower Organic Kombucha by Hip Pop, Ginger kombucha by One Living, Elderflower kombucha by Momo. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.