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Yes — coconut milk is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains guar gum, a stabilizer/thickener, which is an industrial additive according to NOVA.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other plant-based dairy Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Crème De Coco Dunn's River
Not UPF
Biona coconut cream
Biona
Not UPF
Coconut Milk Light
Biona
Not UPF
Organic Coconut milk
Essential Trading
Not UPF
Smooth Peanut Butter
Pip & Nut
Not UPF
Smooth Peanut Butter
Maribel
Not UPF
Peanut butter Crunchy
Meridian
Not UPF
Powdered peanut butter
HaleNaturals
Not UPF
Squeezy Smooth Peanut Butter
Grandessa
Not UPF
Yes — coconut milk by Freshona, Lidl, Vitasia is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains guar gum, a stabilizer/thickener, which is an industrial additive according to NOVA.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Coconut milk by Plenish, Coconut Milk by Biona Organic, Coconut milk by Tropical sun. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
