Sainsbury's

Condensed milk

Barcode 01847819

No — Condensed milk is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list is valid. Ingredients are whole milk, skimmed milk, and sugar, which are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, or emulsifiers. Therefore this is not ultra-processed according to NOVA under the given rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

whole milk

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

skim milk

Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
OK

sugar

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

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Common questions about Condensed milk

Is Condensed milk ultra-processed?

No — Condensed milk by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list is valid. Ingredients are whole milk, skimmed milk, and sugar, which are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, or emulsifiers. Therefore this is not ultra-processed according to NOVA under the given rules.

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.