Living Things

Raspberry & Pomegranate Living Soda

Barcode 5070002633518

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Yes — Raspberry & Pomegranate Living Soda is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains 'natural flavouring', which is an industrial flavouring additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients like malic acid (an acidity regulator) are acceptable basic additives, but the presence of industrial flavouring is sufficient to make this a UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

carbonated water

A basic beverage ingredient consisting of dissolved CO2 in water, providing fizz without flavor additives.
OK

chicory root inulin

Inulin from chicory root is a dietary fibre used as a prebiotic ingredient and bulking agent in foods; not a sugar or additive. Commonly used to improve texture and fiber content.
OK

white grape juice from concentrate

Juice made from white grapes that has been concentrated and later reconstituted; a basic fruit juice ingredient, providing sweetness and nutrients without being a refined additive.
UPF

natural flavoring

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources; they are extracted or isolated flavor compounds added to foods. Considered a UPF ingredient due to being an extracted flavoring.
OK

malic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer in foods.

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Common questions about Raspberry & Pomegranate Living Soda

Is Raspberry & Pomegranate Living Soda ultra-processed?

Yes — Raspberry & Pomegranate Living Soda by Living Things is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains 'natural flavouring', which is an industrial flavouring additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients like malic acid (an acidity regulator) are acceptable basic additives, but the presence of industrial flavouring is sufficient to make this a UPF.

Which ingredients in Raspberry & Pomegranate Living Soda are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Raspberry & Pomegranate Living Soda as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavoring. 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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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.