Is Waitrose Fever-Tree premium Indian tonic water ultra-processed?

8 x 150 ml Tonic water Sold in the United Kingdom, Australia and 2 more countries

It's processed, but not ultra-processed

Whole foods combined with:

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

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

carbonated spring water, sugar (processing marker), acid (citric acid), natural flavourings including quinine

Additives: E330 Citric acid

As written on the pack

carbonated spring water, sugar, acid (citric acid), natural flavourings including quinine.

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

Open Food Facts puts every product in this category in at least this group.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 3rd. 75% of the tonic water 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.

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