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.
The NOVA system classifies foods into four groups based on how much industrial processing they've undergone. This product falls into Group 4 — ultra-processed food products containing industrial additives such as emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or hydrogenated oils.
Product information comes from public databases and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.