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Oat drink by Sainsburys
Sainsburys

Oat drink

Barcode 00381673
Scanned  32  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Oat drink is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate used as a filler or thickener) and gellan gum (a stabilizer). These extracted and industrially formulated additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, placing the product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

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Common questions about Oat drink

Is Oat drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Oat drink by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate used as a filler or thickener) and gellan gum (a stabilizer). These extracted and industrially formulated additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, placing the product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

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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