Banana Dairy Dessert

Barcode 29318360

Yes — Banana Dairy Dessert is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including invert sugar syrup, partially inverted sugar syrup, maltodextrin, flavouring, and gelling agent pectin. In particular, partially inverted sugar syrup, maltodextrin, and flavouring are pre-identified UPF markers. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and indicate an industrial formulation according to the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup

A syrup in which sucrose has been partially inverted into glucose and fructose; produced via acid or enzymatic treatment; used as a sweetener and humectant in foods; typically industrially processed.
UPF

sweetened condensed skimmed milk

Dairy product made by removing water and adding sugar to skimmed milk, creating a thick, sweet, shelf-stable product.
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.
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
OK

double cream

A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

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UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

pectin

A natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.

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Common questions about Banana Dairy Dessert

Is Banana Dairy Dessert ultra-processed?

Yes — Banana Dairy Dessert is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including invert sugar syrup, partially inverted sugar syrup, maltodextrin, flavouring, and gelling agent pectin. In particular, partially inverted sugar syrup, maltodextrin, and flavouring are pre-identified UPF markers. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and indicate an industrial formulation according to the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Banana Dairy Dessert are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Banana Dairy Dessert as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, partially inverted sugar syrup, sweetened condensed skimmed milk, maltodextrin, flavouring. 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.