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No — Special effects is not ultra-processed.
This drink contains only water, malted barley, and hops. These are basic brewing ingredients that are simply processed (malted, boiled, and fermented) rather than industrially reformulated. There are no refined industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial flavors, or other cosmetic additives associated with ultra-processed foods, so it does not qualify as ultra-processed under NOVA.
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No — Special effects is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This drink contains only water, malted barley, and hops. These are basic brewing ingredients that are simply processed (malted, boiled, and fermented) rather than industrially reformulated. There are no refined industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial flavors, or other cosmetic additives associated with ultra-processed foods, so it does not qualify as ultra-processed under NOVA.
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.
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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.