Fortified Fruit Drink

Barcode 5060629141114

Yes — Fortified Fruit Drink is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), acetic acid, flavourings, colour, and carboxymethyl cellulose (a stabilizer/thickener). These additives and processed ingredients place it in the UPF category according to NOVA, despite also containing vitamins and basic ingredients like sucrose and water.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sucrose

Common table sugar; a basic single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

water

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

juice concentrates
OK

l-ascorbic acid
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

vitamin e (tocopherol)

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin used as a dietary supplement and stabilizer in fats and oils.
OK

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

biotin

B-complex vitamin (Vitamin B7) involved in metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins; often used as a supplement or fortification additive.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

potassium iodide

A simple inorganic salt used as a source of iodine in food fortification and dietary supplements; also used in medical applications.
OK

zinc gluconate

A zinc salt used as a mineral supplement to help meet daily zinc requirements.
OK

sodium

A key mineral used for electrolyte balance and as a food additive (often as salt) in many foods.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

colour (color)

A broad category of additives used to impart or enhance color in foods. Can be artificial or natural: includes tartrazine, sunset yellow, caramel color, etc.
OK

adjusting agent (carboxymethyl cellulose)
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.

Common questions about Fortified Fruit Drink

Is Fortified Fruit Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Fortified Fruit Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), acetic acid, flavourings, colour, and carboxymethyl cellulose (a stabilizer/thickener). These additives and processed ingredients place it in the UPF category according to NOVA, despite also containing vitamins and basic ingredients like sucrose and water.

Which ingredients in Fortified Fruit Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Fortified Fruit Drink as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavourings, colour (color). 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.