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Kombucha by Remedy
Remedy

Kombucha

Barcode 9350271002632
Scanned  29  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Kombucha is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial sweeteners and flavouring additives: erythritol (a polyol sweetener produced by industrial fermentation and purification), steviol glycosides (extracted and purified high-intensity sweeteners from stevia), and multiple “natural ... flavouring” ingredients (isolated flavour compounds). These extracted/isolated additives meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods even though the base kombucha components are minimally processed.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    kombucha (raw)
    A fermented tea beverage made from carbonated water, sugar, black and green tea with a live kombucha culture. Used as a drink ingredient or base beverage.
  • UPF
    erythritol (flavour enhancer)
    Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and flavor modifier; a food additive often included to reduce calories.
  • OK
    hibiscus tea
    A tea infusion made from dried hibiscus flowers, commonly served as a tart, caffeine-free beverage.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • UPF
    blueberry flavoring
    A flavoring ingredient derived from natural blueberry sources or created to mimic blueberry taste; used to impart blueberry aroma and taste in foods.
  • UPF
    strawberry flavoring
    A flavoring ingredient derived from natural strawberry sources or created to mimic strawberry taste; used to impart strawberry aroma and taste in foods.
  • UPF
    blackberry flavoring
    A flavoring ingredient derived from natural blackberry sources or created to mimic blackberry taste; used to impart blackberry aroma and taste in foods.
  • UPF
    steviol glycosides (stevia)
    A high-intensity non-nutritive sweetener extracted from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, used to sweeten products.
  • UPF
    natural caramel flavouring
    Flavoring derived from caramel used to impart caramel notes; flavorings can be natural extracts and may include caramel color. Flavorings are considered UPF because they are extracted/isolated additives.

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Common questions about Kombucha

Is Kombucha ultra-processed?

Yes — Kombucha by Remedy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial sweeteners and flavouring additives: erythritol (a polyol sweetener produced by industrial fermentation and purification), steviol glycosides (extracted and purified high-intensity sweeteners from stevia), and multiple “natural ... flavouring” ingredients (isolated flavour compounds). These extracted/isolated additives meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods even though the base kombucha components are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Kombucha are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Kombucha as ultra-processed markers: erythritol (flavour enhancer), blueberry flavoring, strawberry flavoring, blackberry flavoring, steviol glycosides (stevia), natural caramel flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Kombucha?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Apple & Elderflower Organic Kombucha by Hip Pop, Ginger kombucha by One Living, Elderflower kombucha by Momo. 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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