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least processed instant coffee substitutes
The least processed
instant coffee substitutes.
We scored 3 instant coffee substitutes products sold across UK supermarkets. Sorted by NOVA processing group + additive count.
2 verified · 0 estimated · 1 unscored
The score range
Most instant coffee substitutes score well. Even the bottom is decent.
Best
96
Median
96
Worst
96
From verified-NOVA only.
Coverage67% of this category has a verified NOVA score. The rest are estimated from additive count and ingredient length, or hidden until classified.
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01
Chicory and Barley Coffee Alternative
Clipper · 100g
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 1additives 0ingredients 5nutri UNKNOWN
96
02
Mushroom Coffee with Functional & Adaptogenic Mushrooms
N0glitch · 150 g
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 1additives 0ingredients 4nutri UNKNOWN
96
03
Iced latte
Alcafe · 148g
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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Methodology
How we score instant coffee substitutes.
Each product starts at a NOVA baseline (96 / 78 / 58 / 32 for groups 1–4). We deduct 4 points per additive and small amounts for very long ingredient lists. Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Where a NOVA group isn't yet recorded, we mark the score "estimated" and dash the dial — we don't fake a verified number.
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