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Coconut Cream by Sainsbury's by Sainsburys
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Coconut Cream by Sainsbury's

Barcode 00159388
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Coconut Cream by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: sodium carboxymethylcellulose (a stabiliser) and mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifiers), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    coconut extract (78%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    stabiliser: sodium carboxymethylcellulose
  • UPF
    mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
    A common food additive used as an emulsifier to improve texture and blend oil and water in processed foods; derived from glycerides of fatty acids and often produced industrially.

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Common questions about Coconut Cream by Sainsbury's

Is Coconut Cream by Sainsbury's ultra-processed?

Yes — Coconut Cream by Sainsbury's by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: sodium carboxymethylcellulose (a stabiliser) and mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifiers), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Which ingredients in Coconut Cream by Sainsbury's are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Coconut Cream by Sainsbury's as an ultra-processed marker: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Coconut Cream by Sainsbury's?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Coconut milk by Plenish, Coconut Milk by Biona Organic, Coconut milk by Tropical sun. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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