M&S

Almond milk

Barcode 00148214

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Almond milk is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains food additives and industrial ingredients such as stabilisers (E418, E417), an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), and an acidity regulator (E340), which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

almonds

Edible seeds from almond trees, a common tree nut.
OK

calcium

Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
OK

acidity regulator e340 (disodium phosphate)

Food additive used as an acidity regulator and buffering agent in processed foods.
UPF

stabiliser e418 (likely gellan gum)

Food additive used as a stabiliser to improve texture and viscosity in products.
OK

e417
UPF

sunflower lecithin

A phospholipid-rich emulsifier extracted from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture and prevent separation in products.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

potassium

Important mineral involved in fluid balance and nerve function, frequently added to foods as a fortifying nutrient.
OK

lodide
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.

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Common questions about Almond milk

Is Almond milk ultra-processed?

Yes — Almond milk by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains food additives and industrial ingredients such as stabilisers (E418, E417), an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), and an acidity regulator (E340), which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 foods.

Which ingredients in Almond milk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Almond milk as ultra-processed markers: stabiliser e418 (likely gellan gum), sunflower lecithin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.