Coca-Cola

Original Taste

Barcode 5449000054227

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Yes — Original Taste is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: fructose-glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), caramel color E150d (a colorant produced through industrial processing), phosphoric acid (an acidity regulator), and natural flavorings (isolated flavor compounds). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

fructose - glucose syrup
OK

carbon dioxide

A gas used to carbonate beverages and for packaging; a common culinary gas.
UPF

e150d caramel color

Caramel color produced via ammonium/sulfite processes used as a common food colorant in beverages and foods.
UPF

phosphoric acid

An inorganic acid used as an acidity regulator or acidulant in foods and drinks.
OK

natural flavorings (including caffeine)

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Common questions about Original Taste

Is Original Taste ultra-processed?

Yes — Original Taste by Coca-Cola is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: fructose-glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), caramel color E150d (a colorant produced through industrial processing), phosphoric acid (an acidity regulator), and natural flavorings (isolated flavor compounds). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Original Taste are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Original Taste as ultra-processed markers: e150d caramel color, 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.