Malt Soft Drink

Barcode 5410228332121

Yes — Malt Soft Drink is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains arômes naturels (natural flavourings), an industrial flavoring additive, and lemon juice made from concentrate with added citric acid, indicating industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
OK

malted barley

Barley malt is a traditional brewing and food ingredient made by germinating barley grains and drying them; commonly used in beer and malt products.
OK

corn

Corn is a staple grain, derived from the maize plant, commonly used whole or as kernels in a variety of dishes.
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
UPF

natural flavors

Concentrated extract or essence used to impart flavor, derived from natural sources such as plants or animals, without synthetic additives in the final flavoring.
OK

jus de citron à base de jus concentré (1%) acidifiant: acide citrique
OK

extrait de houblon
OK

gaz carbonique

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Common questions about Malt Soft Drink

Is Malt Soft Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Malt Soft Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains arômes naturels (natural flavourings), an industrial flavoring additive, and lemon juice made from concentrate with added citric acid, indicating industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Malt Soft Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Malt Soft Drink as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavors. 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.