Energy Drink

Barcode 9002490210229

Yes — Energy Drink is ultra-processed.

Contains industrial additives and processing ingredients including glucose (refined sugar), taurine, phosphoric acid, added vitamins as functional additives, and colour: plain caramel (a pre-identified UPF ingredient). Therefore it is classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

sucrose

Common table sugar; a basic single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

glucose

A simple monosaccharide (basic sugar) commonly used as a sweetener and energy source in foods.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

carbon dioxide

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

taurine

A sulfur-containing amino sulfonic acid used as a supplement and common additive in some foods and beverages, often for energy drinks and functional products.
UPF

phosphoric acid

An inorganic acid used as an acidity regulator or acidulant in foods and drinks.
OK

carbonates (general)

A class of inorganic salts including carbonates such as calcium carbonate; used as mineral supplements or anti-caking agents in foods. Clarify specific carbonate.
OK

magnesium carbonate
OK

caffeine

A natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and some foods. Commonly used as a beverage additive and in supplements.
OK

vitamins: niacin
OK

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
UPF

caramel color

Food additive used to impart color; typically an extracted or synthesized coloring agent.

Common questions about Energy Drink

Is Energy Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Energy Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains industrial additives and processing ingredients including glucose (refined sugar), taurine, phosphoric acid, added vitamins as functional additives, and colour: plain caramel (a pre-identified UPF ingredient). Therefore it is classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF) under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Energy Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Energy Drink as ultra-processed markers: taurine, phosphoric acid, caramel color. 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.