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.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Evian 75cl PET
Evian
Not UPF
Apfelsaft aus Apfelsaftkonzentrat
Naturis
Not UPF
Innocent Strawberries and bananas
innocent
Not UPF
Energise Super smoothie
Innocent
Not UPF
Raw Boost
Mockingbird
Not UPF
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Filippo Berio
Not UPF
Puglian Extra Virgin Oil
Aldi
Not UPF
Carbonated Natural Mineral Water
Nestlé, San Pellegrino
Not UPF
Blueberry & Blackcurrant Cordial
Belvoir Farm
Not UPF
Innocent smoothie for kids
Innocent
Not UPF
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.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Kombucha as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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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.