Caramel Custard Dessert

Barcode 00606707

Yes — Caramel Custard Dessert is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives and ingredients such as glucose-fructose syrup and thickener (xanthan gum), which are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like caramel sauce made with refined additives further support this classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

caramel sauce (20%)
OK

sugar

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

water

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
UPF

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.
OK

pasteurised egg

A basic animal-derived food ingredient from eggs. Used as a protein source in dishes.
OK

double cream (milk) (7%)
OK

pasteurised egg yolk

Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
OK

madagascan vanilla extract

Common questions about Caramel Custard Dessert

Is Caramel Custard Dessert ultra-processed?

Yes — Caramel Custard Dessert is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives and ingredients such as glucose-fructose syrup and thickener (xanthan gum), which are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like caramel sauce made with refined additives further support this classification.

Which ingredients in Caramel Custard Dessert are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Caramel Custard Dessert as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, xanthan 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.