Unilever

calippo cola

Barcode 8711327586475

Yes — calippo cola is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including glucose syrup and fructose (industrially refined sugars), stabilisers (locust bean gum, tara gum), colour (sulphite ammonia caramel), and unspecified flavouring. Any one of these would be sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

sugar

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
UPF

soluble fibre

A general category of dietary fibre that dissolves in water and forms a gel; used as a texturizer or nutritive fiber additive in foods.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
OK

acidity regulators (citric acid, tartaric acid)
OK

stabilisers (locust bean gum, tara gum)
UPF

sulphite ammonia caramel (color/fisserie)

Colour additive produced by caramelization using sulphite and ammonia; used as a food colour.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

may contain milk
OK

gluten-free
OK

store at - 18°c
OK

best before end: see side of pack
OK

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Common questions about calippo cola

Is calippo cola ultra-processed?

Yes — calippo cola by Unilever is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including glucose syrup and fructose (industrially refined sugars), stabilisers (locust bean gum, tara gum), colour (sulphite ammonia caramel), and unspecified flavouring. Any one of these would be sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Which ingredients in calippo cola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in calippo cola as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, soluble fibre, sulphite ammonia caramel (color/fisserie), flavouring. 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.