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No — fresh root ginger is not ultra-processed.
The ingredients are whole foods (apple, ginger root, lemon) plus acerola cherry powder, which is typically a minimally processed dried fruit powder used for vitamin C and not an industrial additive like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavor enhancers. There are no isolated industrial sugars, refined oils, or cosmetic additives, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.
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UPF
Diet Coke
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UPF
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No — fresh root ginger by Booster, Muju is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are whole foods (apple, ginger root, lemon) plus acerola cherry powder, which is typically a minimally processed dried fruit powder used for vitamin C and not an industrial additive like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavor enhancers. There are no isolated industrial sugars, refined oils, or cosmetic additives, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.
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.