Sainsbury's

coconut alternative to dairy milk

Barcode 00256056

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — coconut alternative to dairy milk is ultra-processed.

The product contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: flavouring (industrial flavour formulation), emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids), and stabilisers/thickeners (gellan gum, xanthan gum, guar gum). These extracted/isolated additives used to modify texture and flavour classify the product as ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients like water, coconut cream, sugar, sea salt, and vitamins are not UPF on their own.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

coconut cream (4.0%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

tri-calcium phosphate
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

sea salt

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

emulsifier: sucrose esters of fatty acids; stabiliser: gellan gum
UPF

xanthan gum

A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
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 coconut alternative to dairy milk

Is coconut alternative to dairy milk ultra-processed?

Yes — coconut alternative to dairy milk by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: flavouring (industrial flavour formulation), emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids), and stabilisers/thickeners (gellan gum, xanthan gum, guar gum). These extracted/isolated additives used to modify texture and flavour classify the product as ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients like water, coconut cream, sugar, sea salt, and vitamins are not UPF on their own.

Which ingredients in coconut alternative to dairy milk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in coconut alternative to dairy milk as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, xanthan gum, guar gum. 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.