San Pellegrino, Nestlé

San Pellegrino Limonata

Barcode 8002270336850

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — San Pellegrino Limonata is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including natural flavourings, natural lemon flavouring, steviol glycosides (an extracted high-intensity sweetener), and the stabiliser pectins used as an additive. These industrial additives and flavourings make the beverage an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

lemon juice from concentrate (16%)
OK

sugar

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

carbon dioxide

A gas used to carbonate beverages and for packaging; a common culinary gas.
UPF

natural lemon flavouring

A flavoring derived from lemon used to impart lemon taste without using real lemon juice; commonly used in beverages and processed foods.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
UPF

pectin stabiliser

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide used as a gelling agent and stabiliser in foods and beverages.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

sweetener: steviol glycosides from stevia. from natural origin. at least 30% less sugar than similar sugar sweetened beverages

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Common questions about San Pellegrino Limonata

Is San Pellegrino Limonata ultra-processed?

Yes — San Pellegrino Limonata by San Pellegrino, Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including natural flavourings, natural lemon flavouring, steviol glycosides (an extracted high-intensity sweetener), and the stabiliser pectins used as an additive. These industrial additives and flavourings make the beverage an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in San Pellegrino Limonata are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in San Pellegrino Limonata as ultra-processed markers: natural lemon flavouring, natural flavourings, pectin stabiliser. 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.