Starbucks

Caramel frappuccino coffee drink

Barcode 5711953145278

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Caramel frappuccino coffee drink is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial flavourings such as “caramel flavouring (contains milk)” and “natural flavouring,” which are extracted/industrial additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients like semi-skimmed milk, coffee extract, sugar, potassium carbonate (acidity regulator), and caffeine do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed, but the presence of these flavourings is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

semi skimmed milk (75%)
OK

starbucks arabica coffee (water coffee extract) (19,8%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

potassium carbonate

Potassium carbonate is a basic inorganic salt used as an acidity regulator and buffering agent in foods. It helps adjust pH and stabilize acidity in products.
OK

caramel flavouring (contains milk)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

high caffeine content (30mg/100ml)
OK

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Common questions about Caramel frappuccino coffee drink

Is Caramel frappuccino coffee drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Caramel frappuccino coffee drink by Starbucks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial flavourings such as “caramel flavouring (contains milk)” and “natural flavouring,” which are extracted/industrial additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients like semi-skimmed milk, coffee extract, sugar, potassium carbonate (acidity regulator), and caffeine do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed, but the presence of these flavourings is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Which ingredients in Caramel frappuccino coffee drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Caramel frappuccino coffee drink as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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.