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Evaporated milk by By Sainsbury's
By Sainsbury's

Evaporated milk

Barcode 00358682
Scanned  8  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Evaporated milk is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains an industrial stabiliser additive, disodium phosphate, which is used to modify texture and stability and falls under NOVA’s ultra-processed additives (stabilizers/emulsifiers).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cow's milk
    Dairy liquid produced by cows, used in beverages, dairy products, and cooking.
  • OK
    vitamin d
    Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
  • OK
    stabiliser (disodium phosphate)

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Common questions about Evaporated milk

Is Evaporated milk ultra-processed?

Yes — Evaporated milk by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains an industrial stabiliser additive, disodium phosphate, which is used to modify texture and stability and falls under NOVA’s ultra-processed additives (stabilizers/emulsifiers).

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.

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