Ricola

Ricola The Original

Barcode 7610700614266

Yes — Ricola The Original is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives: colour (plain caramel), which is a pre-identified UPF colour additive; and sweeteners such as isomalt and steviol glycosides, which are industrially processed/intense sweeteners. The presence of these additives places the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sweetener (iso - malt)
OK

extract (1 %) of ricola's herb mixture
UPF

plain caramel color

A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.
OK

sweetener (steviol glycosides)
UPF

mint oil

Essential oil derived from mint leaves used for flavoring or fragrance; highly concentrated plant oil.
OK

pepper - mint oil
OK

menthol

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Common questions about Ricola The Original

Is Ricola The Original ultra-processed?

Yes — Ricola The Original by Ricola is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives: colour (plain caramel), which is a pre-identified UPF colour additive; and sweeteners such as isomalt and steviol glycosides, which are industrially processed/intense sweeteners. The presence of these additives places the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Ricola The Original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Ricola The Original as ultra-processed markers: plain caramel color, mint oil. 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.