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Is Olipop Classic Root Beer ultra-processed?

12 Fl oz Root beers Sold in the United States

Pack of Olipop Classic Root Beer

Yes, it's ultra-processed

  1. 1 Unprocessed
  2. 2 Kitchen staple
  3. 3 Processed
  4. 4 Ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

  • 20 ingredients
  • No additives
  • Nutri-Score C

Less processed root beers

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ingredients

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Carbonated Water, olismart (Cassava Root Fiber, Chicory Root Inulin, Jerusalem Artichoke Inulin, Nopal Cactus, Marshmallow Root, Calendula Flower, Kudzu Root), Cassava Root, Apple Juice, Natural Root Beer Flavor, Lemon Juice, Burdock Root, Stevia Leaf, Himalayan Pink Salt, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Sweet Birch* *Extract Manufactured for OLIPOP Inc, Oakland, CA 94610 www.drinkolipop.com 8 AMP) 21067 60439 00106 Contains 3% Julce

As written on the pack

Carbonated Water, OLISMART (Cassava Root Fiber, Chicory Root Inulin, Jerusalem Artichoke Inulin, Nopal Cactus*, Marshmallow Root*, Calendula Flower*, Kudzu Root*), Cassava Root Syrup, Apple Juice Concentrate, Natural Root Beer Flavor, Lemon Juice, Burdock Root, Stevia Leaf, Himalayan Pink Salt, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Sweet Birch* *Extract Manufactured for OLIPOP Inc. Oakland, CA 94610 www.drinkolipop.com 8 AMP) 21067 60439 00106 Contains 3% Julce

What makes it ultra-processed

Cosmetic additives

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

  • Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.
2 ingredients that would only make it processed

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

  • Sodas Products in the category "Sodas" are at least group 3.
  • Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.

How the NOVA groups work

Among 9 root beers

From least to most processed, this one ranks 3rd. 78% of the root beers here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

All 9 root beers, least processed first

About this information

  • Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 0860439001067, last edited 30 July 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
  • Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
  • NOVA measures processing, not nutrition. For nutrition, Open Food Facts gives this product a Nutri-Score of C (from A, best, to E).
  • General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.