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Coconut Water by Vita Coco
Vita Coco

Coconut Water

Barcode 898999011288
Scanned  57  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Coconut Water is ultra-processed.

This coconut water drink is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives, including fructose (an isolated refined sugar) and gellan gum (a gelling/stabilizing agent). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    coconut water concentrate
    Concentrated juice obtained from coconut water, typically used to rehydrate and flavor beverages; a basic plant-based ingredient.
  • OK
    coconut puree
    Pureed flesh of coconuts, used as a fruit ingredient or dairy substitute in recipes; typically a single-ingredient product.
  • OK
    fructose (<1%)
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
    A vitamin and antioxidant used as a food additive; commonly added to prevent browning and preserve freshness.
  • UPF
    gellan gum
    A water-soluble polysaccharide produced by the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea, widely used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Coconut Water

Is Coconut Water ultra-processed?

Yes — Coconut Water by Vita Coco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This coconut water drink is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives, including fructose (an isolated refined sugar) and gellan gum (a gelling/stabilizing agent). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Coconut Water are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Coconut Water as an ultra-processed marker: gellan gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Coconut Water?

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.

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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