Coca-Cola

Coca-cola diet (UK)

Barcode 5449000053909

Yes — Coca-cola diet (UK) is ultra-processed.

This drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), a caramel colour (caramel E150d), and phosphoric acid, as well as unspecified natural flavourings. These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed beverages in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

carbonated water

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

caramel color (e150d)

A food-grade caramel color produced by heat-treatment of sugar with acids or alkalis; used as a color additive.
UPF

artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame k)

A blend of synthetic sweeteners used as sugar substitutes in beverages and foods; contains aspartame and acesulfame K.
OK

natural flavourings including caffeine
UPF

phosphoric acid

A clear, colorless inorganic acid used as a food acidity regulator and flavor enhancer in beverages; common in cola formulations.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

phenylalanine

An essential amino acid used as a nutritional supplement or as an additive source of phenylalanine in some foods.

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Common questions about Coca-cola diet (UK)

Is Coca-cola diet (UK) ultra-processed?

Yes — Coca-cola diet (UK) by Coca-Cola is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), a caramel colour (caramel E150d), and phosphoric acid, as well as unspecified natural flavourings. These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed beverages in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Coca-cola diet (UK) are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Coca-cola diet (UK) as ultra-processed markers: caramel color (e150d), artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame k), phosphoric acid. 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.