Sainsbury's, Taste The Difference

Madagascan Vanilla Yogurt

Barcode 01006063

Yes — Madagascan Vanilla Yogurt is ultra-processed.

This yogurt is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar) and flavourings (added flavour compounds). These place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though it also contains basic ingredients like milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

yogurt (cows' milk)
OK

whipping cream (cows' milk) (13%)
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.
OK

corn flour (cornstarch)

Fine flour derived from corn used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sweetened condensed skimmed cows' milk
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

madagascan vanilla powder

Ground vanilla beans from Madagascar, used as a spice or flavoring. Vanilla powder is a traditional culinary ingredient.

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Common questions about Madagascan Vanilla Yogurt

Is Madagascan Vanilla Yogurt ultra-processed?

Yes — Madagascan Vanilla Yogurt by Sainsbury's, Taste The Difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This yogurt is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar) and flavourings (added flavour compounds). These place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though it also contains basic ingredients like milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla.

Which ingredients in Madagascan Vanilla Yogurt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Madagascan Vanilla Yogurt as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavourings. 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.