Yes — Coca-Cola is ultra-processed.
The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including the colour E150d (sulphite ammonia caramel), the acidity regulator E338 (phosphoric acid), and unspecified natural flavourings. These industrially formulated additives classify the beverage as ultra-processed.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Raw Greens Virgin Smoothie
Mockingbird
Not UPF
Azera americano
Nescafé
Not UPF
Beet It Organic Beetroot Juice 1 Litre
James White
Not UPF
Azera Americano
Nescafé
Not UPF
Bio gyömbér shot
Solevita
Not UPF
Coconut Water
Vita Coco
Not UPF
brilliant beetroot
cawston press
Not UPF
Ginger Turmeric Shot
Solevita
Not UPF
Coconut Water
Vita Coco
Not UPF
Strawberries & Bananas
Innocent
Not UPF
Yes — Coca-Cola by Coca-Cola is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including the colour E150d (sulphite ammonia caramel), the acidity regulator E338 (phosphoric acid), and unspecified natural flavourings. These industrially formulated additives classify the beverage as ultra-processed.
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.