Vanilla Yogurt

Barcode 29308750

Yes — Vanilla Yogurt is ultra-processed.

The product contains modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient, as well as natural vanilla flavouring, an industrial flavour additive. These ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

greek strained yogurt (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.
OK

natural vanilla flavouring

Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

vanilla bean seeds
OK

lactobacillus bulgaricus cultures

Probiotic cultures used for fermentation (e.g., yogurt). Considered a valid food culture ingredient.
OK

streptococcus thermophilus

A lactic acid bacterium used in dairy fermentation (e.g., yogurt and cheese starters). It is a traditional, safe food culture that works with other cultures.

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Common questions about Vanilla Yogurt

Is Vanilla Yogurt ultra-processed?

Yes — Vanilla Yogurt is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient, as well as natural vanilla flavouring, an industrial flavour additive. These ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Vanilla Yogurt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Vanilla Yogurt as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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.