The Coca-Cola Company

Diet Coke No Caffeine

Barcode 5449000244703

Yes — Diet Coke No Caffeine is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives and formulations: caramel colour E150d, artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), and added flavourings. These ingredients classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 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

aspartame

A synthetic non-nutritive sweetener used to add sweetness with minimal calories.
OK

acesulfame k. acids (phosphoric acid, citric acid)
OK

natural flavourings. contains a source of phenylalanine

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Common questions about Diet Coke No Caffeine

Is Diet Coke No Caffeine ultra-processed?

Yes — Diet Coke No Caffeine by The Coca-Cola Company is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives and formulations: caramel colour E150d, artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), and added flavourings. These ingredients classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Diet Coke No Caffeine are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Diet Coke No Caffeine as ultra-processed markers: caramel color (e150d), aspartame. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.