Iced Coffee

Barcode 5711953156748

Yes — Iced Coffee is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is a ready-to-drink iced coffee beverage. Natural flavors and carrageenan are UPF ingredients because they are industrially extracted or formulated additives; carrageenan functions as a stabilizing or thickening agent. Potassium sorbate is a preservative additive that supports the ultra-processed classification. Sugar, milk, cream, water, and coffee concentrate do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

coffee concentrate
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

cream

A dairy product consisting of the high-fat layer skimmed from milk; commonly used as a ingredient to add richness and fat to dishes.
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.
OK

potassium sorbate (to maintain freshness)
UPF

carrageenan

A gelling/thickening agent derived from red seaweed (red algae) used to stabilize texture and viscosity in a variety of foods.

Common questions about Iced Coffee

Is Iced Coffee ultra-processed?

Yes — Iced Coffee is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a ready-to-drink iced coffee beverage. Natural flavors and carrageenan are UPF ingredients because they are industrially extracted or formulated additives; carrageenan functions as a stabilizing or thickening agent. Potassium sorbate is a preservative additive that supports the ultra-processed classification. Sugar, milk, cream, water, and coffee concentrate do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Iced Coffee are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Iced Coffee as ultra-processed markers: natural flavors, carrageenan. 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.