Robinsons

Mini Apple and Blackcurrant soft drink

Barcode 96198582

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mini Apple and Blackcurrant soft drink is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), natural flavouring, and preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite). These are industrial formulations not used in home cooking, so the drink is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

fruit juices from concentrate (apple 34%, blackcurrant 4%)
OK

acids (citric acid, malic acid)

A mixture of edible organic acids used to provide sourness and to adjust acidity (citric acid and malic acid).
UPF

sodium citrate

Sodium citrate is a mineral salt used as an acidity regulator and buffering agent in foods and drinks.
OK

concentrates (carrot, apple, blueberry, hibiscus)
UPF

sweeteners (acesulfame k, sucralose)

Artificial sweeteners including acesulfame K and sucralose used as sugar substitutes; categorized as food additives.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
UPF

preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite)

Common preservatives used to inhibit microbial growth and oxidation in foods and beverages.
OK

suitable for vegetarians and vegans

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Common questions about Mini Apple and Blackcurrant soft drink

Is Mini Apple and Blackcurrant soft drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Mini Apple and Blackcurrant soft drink by Robinsons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), natural flavouring, and preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite). These are industrial formulations not used in home cooking, so the drink is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Mini Apple and Blackcurrant soft drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Mini Apple and Blackcurrant soft drink as ultra-processed markers: sodium citrate, sweeteners (acesulfame k, sucralose), natural flavouring, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite). 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?

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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.