Kola
Processing Score
12.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
04998800
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Nutrition data isn't available for this product.
Imported and store-brand products often ship without a structured nutrition label, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Ingredients
8 listed · 5 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (TO PROTECT TASTE), ASPARTAME, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CAFFEINE, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, YELLOW 5.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Kola scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate (To Protect Taste)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Other Additives (Caffeine): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Artificial And Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Soda, this product is more processed than about 64% of the 6,804 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Kola's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acesulfame Potassium.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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