Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola Original Taste

Barcode 5740700988349

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Yes — Coca-Cola Original Taste is ultra-processed.

This drink contains industrial additives and formulations, including caramel color (E150d), phosphoric acid (E338) used as an acidity regulator, and unspecified natural flavourings. These are characteristic of ultra-processed products in the NOVA classification system.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

sugar

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

caramel color e150d

Caramel color is a common food additive produced by controlled heating of sugars with acids or alkalis, often containing sulfites or ammonia in production depending on the process. The E150d variant is a sulfite-ammonia caramel color.
UPF

phosphoric acid

Acidity regulator used in foods and beverages (E338 is phosphoric acid). It is a common food additive.
UPF

natural flavourings (including caffeine)

Flavoring substances derived from natural sources, used to impart aroma and taste. Includes caffeine as part of the natural flavoring complexity.

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Common questions about Coca-Cola Original Taste

Is Coca-Cola Original Taste ultra-processed?

Yes — Coca-Cola Original Taste by Coca-Cola is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This drink contains industrial additives and formulations, including caramel color (E150d), phosphoric acid (E338) used as an acidity regulator, and unspecified natural flavourings. These are characteristic of ultra-processed products in the NOVA classification system.

Which ingredients in Coca-Cola Original Taste are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Coca-Cola Original Taste as ultra-processed markers: caramel color e150d, phosphoric acid, natural flavourings (including caffeine). 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.