Yes — Coca-Cola Zero is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: artificial sweeteners (ciclamato sódico, acesulfamo K, aspartamo), a caramel colour additive (colorante E-150d), and acidulant (ácido fosfórico). These extracted, synthesized additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Nescafe Original
Nestlé, Nescafé
Not UPF
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Terra Delyssa
Not UPF
Gold Blend Decaff
Nescafé
Not UPF
Belvoir 100% Natural Blackcurrant Cordial
Belvoir
Not UPF
Cloudy Apple Juice
Copella
Not UPF
Innocent smoothies strawberries, raspberries &apples
Innocent
Not UPF
Invigorate
Innocent
Not UPF
Smooth Coffee Beans
Kenco
Not UPF
twinings tea
Twinings, Sainsburys
Not UPF
Fruity Black Currants
Rocks
Not UPF
Yes — Coca-Cola Zero by Coca-Cola is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: artificial sweeteners (ciclamato sódico, acesulfamo K, aspartamo), a caramel colour additive (colorante E-150d), and acidulant (ácido fosfórico). These extracted, synthesized additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
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.