Salco

Thick & Creamy Custard

Barcode 20424848

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Yes — Thick & Creamy Custard is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabiliser), palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), milk protein (an isolated protein ingredient), and natural flavouring (an industrial flavour additive). According to the provided rules and NOVA criteria, the presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

reconstituted skimmed milk

Dried skim milk rehydrated to approximate liquid skim milk used as a dairy ingredient.
OK

reconstituted buttermilk (milk)
OK

water

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

sugar

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
UPF

carotenes (colours)

Colorant derived from carotene used to impart orange color to foods; extracted/isolated additive.
OK

paprika extract. allergy advice

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Common questions about Thick & Creamy Custard

Is Thick & Creamy Custard ultra-processed?

Yes — Thick & Creamy Custard by Salco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabiliser), palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), milk protein (an isolated protein ingredient), and natural flavouring (an industrial flavour additive). According to the provided rules and NOVA criteria, the presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Thick & Creamy Custard are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Thick & Creamy Custard as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, palm oil, milk protein, natural flavouring, carotenes (colours). 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.