Fanta

Fanta Lemon 500ml

Barcode 54492493

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Yes — Fanta Lemon 500ml is ultra-processed.

Contains artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, aspartame), which are industrial additives used as sugar substitutes. These make the drink ultra-processed under NOVA, even though other ingredients like carbonated water, lemon juice from concentrate, sugar, acids, and sodium gluconate are not by themselves UPF-defining.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

carbonated water

A basic beverage ingredient consisting of dissolved CO2 in water, providing fizz without flavor additives.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate (52). sugar
OK

acidity regulator (sodium gluconate)
UPF

citric acid

An organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer in foods.
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
OK

sweeteners (acesulfame k. aspartame). carbohydrate of which sugars. salt: 19 fat saturates
OK

protein - (8400 kj/)

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Common questions about Fanta Lemon 500ml

Is Fanta Lemon 500ml ultra-processed?

Yes — Fanta Lemon 500ml by Fanta is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, aspartame), which are industrial additives used as sugar substitutes. These make the drink ultra-processed under NOVA, even though other ingredients like carbonated water, lemon juice from concentrate, sugar, acids, and sodium gluconate are not by themselves UPF-defining.

Which ingredients in Fanta Lemon 500ml are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fanta Lemon 500ml as an ultra-processed marker: citric acid. 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.