Liquid Cleanser

Barcode 5060588563378

Yes — Liquid Cleanser is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains several industrial additives including sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, laureth-4, cocamide MEA, fragrance, glycol distearate, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, potassium sorbate, and colorant. Sodium citrate and potassium sorbate are pre-identified UPF additives, which alone are sufficient to classify this product as ultra-processed according to the given rules.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

sodium laureth sulfate
OK

cocamidopropyl betaine
OK

sodium chloride

Common table salt; basic culinary ingredient and essential mineral used for flavor and preservation.
OK

laureth-4
OK

cocamide mea
OK

citric acid

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

fragrance
OK

glycol distearate
UPF

sodium benzoate

A widely used preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi in various foods and beverages.
UPF

sodium citrate

A salt of citric acid used as acidity regulator, buffering agent, or emulsifier in processed foods and beverages.
UPF

potassium sorbate

A widely used food preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth in a variety of foods and beverages.
OK

colorant

Common questions about Liquid Cleanser

Is Liquid Cleanser ultra-processed?

Yes — Liquid Cleanser is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains several industrial additives including sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, laureth-4, cocamide MEA, fragrance, glycol distearate, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, potassium sorbate, and colorant. Sodium citrate and potassium sorbate are pre-identified UPF additives, which alone are sufficient to classify this product as ultra-processed according to the given rules.

Which ingredients in Liquid Cleanser are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Liquid Cleanser as ultra-processed markers: sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, potassium sorbate. 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.