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Yes — Indian Tonic Water is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sodium saccharin, an artificial sweetener and industrial additive used to intensify sweetness without calories. The presence of this additive places the drink in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.
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Yes — Indian Tonic Water by Schweppes is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sodium saccharin, an artificial sweetener and industrial additive used to intensify sweetness without calories. The presence of this additive places the drink in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Indian Tonic Water as an ultra-processed marker: saccharin sodium. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Blueberry & Blackcurrant Cordial by Belvoir Farm, Bolt from the Blue by Innocent, Belvoir Lime Cordial by Belvoir. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.