No — Coconut Water is not ultra-processed.
Great choice! Made with simple, minimally processed ingredients.
Coconut water is a minimally processed beverage, while fructose is a basic single sugar and vitamin C is a nutrient used for fortification. None of these ingredients are industrial formulations or additives that would classify the product as ultra-processed.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
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No — Coconut Water by Vita Coco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Coconut water is a minimally processed beverage, while fructose is a basic single sugar and vitamin C is a nutrient used for fortification. None of these ingredients are industrial formulations or additives that would classify the product as ultra-processed.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Coconut Water by innocent, Coconut water by M&S. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.