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Decaffeinated Instant Coffee

Barcode 8445292129404
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Decaffeinated Instant Coffee is not ultra-processed.

A simple coffee product with no clear ultra-processed additives.

This is decaffeinated instant coffee made with soluble coffee, water, and sodium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate is a basic leavening and acidity-regulating agent, and decaffeinated soluble coffee does not inherently indicate an ultra-processed formulation. No artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, refined oils, or industrially processed syrups are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    decalfinated soluble coffee
  • OK
    sodium bicarbonate
    Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.

Common questions about Decaffeinated Instant Coffee

Is Decaffeinated Instant Coffee ultra-processed?

No — Decaffeinated Instant Coffee is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is decaffeinated instant coffee made with soluble coffee, water, and sodium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate is a basic leavening and acidity-regulating agent, and decaffeinated soluble coffee does not inherently indicate an ultra-processed formulation. No artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, refined oils, or industrially processed syrups are present.

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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