Sanpellegrino

Limonata Zero

Barcode 8002270616921

Yes — Limonata Zero is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), the stabiliser pectin, and natural flavouring. These are industrial formulations not used in home kitchens, so the drink is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

lemon juice from concentrate (10%)
OK

carbon dioxide

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

lemon extract (0.1%)
UPF

pectin (stabiliser)

Pectin used as a stabiliser/gelling agent in foods; an extracted additive.
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.
OK

citric acid

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

acesulfame k

Artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute in beverages and foods.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Limonata Zero

Is Limonata Zero ultra-processed?

Yes — Limonata Zero by Sanpellegrino is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), the stabiliser pectin, and natural flavouring. These are industrial formulations not used in home kitchens, so the drink is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Limonata Zero are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Limonata Zero as ultra-processed markers: pectin (stabiliser), natural lemon flavouring, acesulfame k, sucralose. 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.