Tropical Kefir Drink

Barcode 29445257

No — Tropical Kefir Drink is not ultra-processed.

The product mainly contains kefir (fermented milk) and fruit purées/juices, plus chicory fibre (a simple extracted fibre) and vitamin/mineral fortification (iron, folic acid, vitamin B12). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups, so it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

kefir (milk)
OK

mango purée (5%)
OK

concentrated pineapple juice (3%)
OK

passion fruit juice (2.5%)
OK

inulin chicory fibre

Dietary fiber extracted from chicory root, commonly used as a prebiotic fiber additive.
OK

banana purée (2%)
OK

concentrated grape juice

Juice derived from grapes that has been concentrated by removing water, used as a sweetening or flavoring ingredient.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

cultures including: bifidobacterium
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

Common questions about Tropical Kefir Drink

Is Tropical Kefir Drink ultra-processed?

No — Tropical Kefir Drink is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product mainly contains kefir (fermented milk) and fruit purées/juices, plus chicory fibre (a simple extracted fibre) and vitamin/mineral fortification (iron, folic acid, vitamin B12). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups, so it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

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.