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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.
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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.
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.