Coca-Cola

Coca Cola Cherry Zero Bottle 500ml

Barcode 5449000214744

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Yes — Coca Cola Cherry Zero Bottle 500ml is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), a color additive (E150d – caramel color), phosphoric acid, and acidity regulator (sodium citrates), as well as added flavorings (natural aromas, caffeine aroma). These are industrial formulations and additives that place the product in the ultra-processed foods (UPF) category under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

carbon dioxide (min 2g/l)
OK

color: e150d
UPF

phosphoric acid

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

aspartame

A low-calorie artificial sweetener (dipeptide) added to foods and drinks to provide sweetness.
UPF

acesulfame potassium

A zero-calorie artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages. Often found in diet sodas and sugar-free products.
OK

natural aromas
OK

aroma: caffeine
UPF

sodium citrate

Food additive used as an acidity regulator and sequestrant.

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Common questions about Coca Cola Cherry Zero Bottle 500ml

Is Coca Cola Cherry Zero Bottle 500ml ultra-processed?

Yes — Coca Cola Cherry Zero Bottle 500ml by Coca-Cola is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), a color additive (E150d – caramel color), phosphoric acid, and acidity regulator (sodium citrates), as well as added flavorings (natural aromas, caffeine aroma). These are industrial formulations and additives that place the product in the ultra-processed foods (UPF) category under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Coca Cola Cherry Zero Bottle 500ml are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Coca Cola Cherry Zero Bottle 500ml as ultra-processed markers: phosphoric acid, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sodium citrate. 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.