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NOVA · 4 · 18 INGREDIENTS · 9 ADDITIVES
Ultra-processed. 9 additives and 18 ingredients — substantially industrial.
Verified · NOVAUpdated · Mar 2026
At·Waitrose
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Barcode · 5000169622919 · Photo sourced May 2026
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INGREDIENT
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Starting balance100
citric acid~0–20%
—0acidity regulator~0–20%
—0sodium citrates
—0flavourings~0–20%
—0sweeteners~0–20%
—0acesulfame K
—0sucralose
—0preservatives~0–20%
—0potassium sorbate
—0sodium
—0metabisulphite
—0stabiliser~0–20%
—0carboxy
—0methyl
—0cellulose
—0antioxidant~0–20%
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Per-ingredient deltas come from a published rubric. Additive deltas come from the 468-entry E-number glossary (Open Food Facts taxonomy).
Flagged additives · 5
Potassium sorbateE202 · low
Common preservative against mould. Generally considered safe at typical food concentrations.
Citric acidE330 · low
Naturally occurs in citrus. Industrial form is fermented from glucose.
Sodium citrateE331 · low
Buffering salt. Generally inert at food levels.
Acesulfame KE950 · med
Synthetic non-nutritive sweetener. Co-occurs with sucralose in "0% sugar" yoghurts.
SucraloseE955 · med
Synthetic chlorinated sweetener. Heat-stable, ~600× sweeter than sugar.
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