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Kombucha by Fix8
Fix8

Kombucha

Barcode 5070000550015
Scanned  15  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Kombucha is ultra-processed.

The product contains natural flavouring and natural basil flavouring, which are industrial flavor additives and thus make the product ultra-processed according to the NOVA classification. It also includes strawberry juice from concentrate, which is an industrially processed ingredient, reinforcing the UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    filtered water
    Purified water suitable for drinking or cooking.
  • OK
    kombucha cultures
  • OK
    sencha green tea
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    lactic acid bacillus
  • OK
    2% strawberry juice from concentrate
  • OK
    purple carrot concentrate
  • OK
    natural basil flavouring
  • OK
    vitamin c (ascorbic acid)
    A water-soluble essential nutrient and antioxidant used as a dietary supplement and food additive.

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Common questions about Kombucha

Is Kombucha ultra-processed?

Yes — Kombucha by Fix8 is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains natural flavouring and natural basil flavouring, which are industrial flavor additives and thus make the product ultra-processed according to the NOVA classification. It also includes strawberry juice from concentrate, which is an industrially processed ingredient, reinforcing the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Kombucha are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Kombucha as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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?

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