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LEMON CURD YOGURT

Barcode 01431810

Yes — LEMON CURD YOGURT is ultra-processed.

This yogurt is ultra-processed because it contains lemon oil, which is an extracted flavoring ingredient used to enhance taste. Such industrial flavoring agents are classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. Other components like yogurt, sugar, egg, butter, cream, and lemon are not in themselves ultra-processed, but the presence of lemon oil is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

yogurt (cows' milk)
OK

lemon curd (21%) (sugar, free range egg, lemon juice from concentrate)
OK

lemon

Citrus fruit with tart juice and zest, widely used fresh or as a flavoring.
OK

unsalted butter (cows milk)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

lemon oil

A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.
OK

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

sugar

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

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Common questions about LEMON CURD YOGURT

Is LEMON CURD YOGURT ultra-processed?

Yes — LEMON CURD 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 lemon oil, which is an extracted flavoring ingredient used to enhance taste. Such industrial flavoring agents are classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. Other components like yogurt, sugar, egg, butter, cream, and lemon are not in themselves ultra-processed, but the presence of lemon oil is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in LEMON CURD YOGURT are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in LEMON CURD YOGURT as an ultra-processed marker: lemon oil. 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.