Sprite

sprite 500ml

Barcode 54491069

Scanned 66 times by Nomi users

Yes — sprite 500ml is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial sweeteners and additives such as fructose-glucose syrup, artificial sweeteners (acesulfame-K, aspartame, E959), preservatives (sodium benzoate), acidity regulators (sodium citrates), and unspecified flavourings.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

fructose-glucose syrup

A mixed sweetener syrup produced from starch-derived sugars containing both fructose and glucose; commonly used as a sweetener in beverages and foods.
OK

carbon dioxide

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

citric acidifier
OK

acesulfame-k
UPF

aspartame

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

e 959
UPF

sodium benzoate

A widely used preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi in various foods and beverages.
UPF

sodium citrates

Sodium citrate is a salt of citric acid used as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and emulsifier in foods. It helps control acidity and can act as a buffering agent.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

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Common questions about sprite 500ml

Is sprite 500ml ultra-processed?

Yes — sprite 500ml by Sprite is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial sweeteners and additives such as fructose-glucose syrup, artificial sweeteners (acesulfame-K, aspartame, E959), preservatives (sodium benzoate), acidity regulators (sodium citrates), and unspecified flavourings.

Which ingredients in sprite 500ml are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in sprite 500ml as ultra-processed markers: fructose-glucose syrup, aspartame, sodium benzoate, sodium citrates, flavourings. 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.