Flavoured Drink

Barcode 5060905440009

Yes — Flavoured Drink is ultra-processed.

This flavoured drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed sweeteners and additives, including fructose, glucose, sorbitol, generic flavoring, preservative agents, artificial coloring, and additional sweetener. These are characteristic of ultra-processed formulations in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
OK

glucose

A simple monosaccharide (basic sugar) commonly used as a sweetener and energy source in foods.
UPF

sorbitol

A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant in foods, often in sugar-free products.
UPF

flavoring

A broad, often undefined ingredient that provides taste. In commercial products, flavorings can be natural or artificial and may include esters, solvents, or other additives.
OK

preservative

A generic food additive used to extend shelf life by inhibiting microbial growth.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

coloring (color additive)

A coloring agent used to impart color to foods; can be synthetic or natural in origin.
UPF

sweetener

A generic category for substances used to sweeten foods and drinks, including artificial and natural sweeteners; commonly used as an additive in processed foods and beverages.

Common questions about Flavoured Drink

Is Flavoured Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Flavoured Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This flavoured drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed sweeteners and additives, including fructose, glucose, sorbitol, generic flavoring, preservative agents, artificial coloring, and additional sweetener. These are characteristic of ultra-processed formulations in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Flavoured Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Flavoured Drink as ultra-processed markers: sorbitol, flavoring, coloring (color additive), sweetener. 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.