Flavored Diet Soda

Barcode 5060758600186

Yes — Flavored Diet Soda is ultra-processed.

This flavored diet soda is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: natural flavors (a manufactured flavoring system), the artificial sweetener sucralose, and the preservative sodium benzoate. These ingredients indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing, so it falls into the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

carbonated spring water

Water from a natural spring that has been infused with carbon dioxide to create fizz.
UPF

natural flavors

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to add or enhance aroma and taste; can include essential oils, extracts, or other natural flavor compounds.
OK

sweeteners: stevia
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

color: carotene
UPF

sodium benzoate

A preservative (benzoate salt) used to inhibit the growth of spoilage organisms and extend shelf life in foods.

Common questions about Flavored Diet Soda

Is Flavored Diet Soda ultra-processed?

Yes — Flavored Diet Soda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This flavored diet soda is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: natural flavors (a manufactured flavoring system), the artificial sweetener sucralose, and the preservative sodium benzoate. These ingredients indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing, so it falls into the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Flavored Diet Soda are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Flavored Diet Soda as ultra-processed markers: natural flavors, sucralose, sodium benzoate. 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.