Coca-Cola

coca cola 0,5

Barcode 54491472

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Yes — coca cola 0,5 is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including fructose-glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), caramel color (E150d), phosphoric acid, and natural flavors, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

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.
UPF

e150d caramel color

Caramel color produced via ammonium/sulfite processes used as a common food colorant in beverages and foods.
UPF

phosphoric acid

An inorganic acid used as an acidity regulator or acidulant in foods and drinks.
UPF

natural flavors

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to add or enhance aroma and taste; can include essential oils, extracts, or other natural flavor compounds.
UPF

caffeine flavoring

A flavoring ingredient that contains caffeine, typically added to foods or beverages to impart a caffeine note or stimulant effect. It is an additive derived from caffeine-containing sources.

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Common questions about coca cola 0,5

Is coca cola 0,5 ultra-processed?

Yes — coca cola 0,5 by Coca-Cola is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including fructose-glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), caramel color (E150d), phosphoric acid, and natural flavors, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in coca cola 0,5 are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in coca cola 0,5 as ultra-processed markers: fructose-glucose syrup, e150d caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, caffeine flavoring. 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.