Flavored Soft Drink

Barcode 5901861003245

Yes — Flavored Soft Drink is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is an ultra-processed flavored soft drink. Natural flavorings, sodium citrate, and the sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame K are industrial additives or formulations associated with NOVA ultra-processed foods. Carbonated water and citric acid alone would not make it ultra-processed, but these additives do.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

carbonated water

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

natural flavorings

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources, used to impart or modify flavor in foods.
UPF

sodium citrate

A salt of citric acid used as acidity regulator, buffering agent, or emulsifier in processed foods and beverages.
UPF

sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k)

A blend of artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame potassium used to sweeten foods and beverages.

Common questions about Flavored Soft Drink

Is Flavored Soft Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Flavored Soft Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is an ultra-processed flavored soft drink. Natural flavorings, sodium citrate, and the sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame K are industrial additives or formulations associated with NOVA ultra-processed foods. Carbonated water and citric acid alone would not make it ultra-processed, but these additives do.

Which ingredients in Flavored Soft Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Flavored Soft Drink as ultra-processed markers: natural flavorings, sodium citrate, sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k). 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.