San Pellegrino, Nestlé

Limonata

Barcode 8002270576829

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Yes — Limonata is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including natural lemon flavouring, natural flavourings, the stabiliser pectins, and the high-intensity sweetener steviol glycosides. Natural lemon flavouring and natural flavourings are explicitly categorized as UPF ingredients; pectins and steviol glycosides are extracted/isolated additives used to modify texture and sweetness, which also makes the product ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.
OK

stabiliser : pectins
UPF

steviol glycosides (from stevia)

Non-caloric sweetener extracted from Stevia rebaudiana leaves.

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Common questions about Limonata

Is Limonata ultra-processed?

Yes — Limonata by San Pellegrino, Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including natural lemon flavouring, natural flavourings, the stabiliser pectins, and the high-intensity sweetener steviol glycosides. Natural lemon flavouring and natural flavourings are explicitly categorized as UPF ingredients; pectins and steviol glycosides are extracted/isolated additives used to modify texture and sweetness, which also makes the product ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Limonata are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Limonata as ultra-processed markers: natural lemon flavouring, natural flavourings, steviol glycosides (from stevia). 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.