Cherry Yogurt

Barcode 29481750

Yes — Cherry Yogurt is ultra-processed.

This cherry yogurt contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify taste. The presence of this ultra-processed ingredient is enough to classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF) under the NOVA system, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

yogurt (milk)

A fermented dairy product made from milk with lactic acid bacteria cultures. Common as a breakfast or ingredient in dishes.
OK

black cherries (22%)
OK

whipping cream

A dairy cream with around 12% fat used for whipping and adding richness to desserts and beverages.
OK

sugar

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

cherry purée (2%)
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

natural flavouring

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

cultures: bifidobacterium
OK

lactococcus cremoris

A lactic acid bacterium used as a starter culture in dairy fermentation.
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.

Common questions about Cherry Yogurt

Is Cherry Yogurt ultra-processed?

Yes — Cherry Yogurt is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cherry yogurt contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify taste. The presence of this ultra-processed ingredient is enough to classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF) under the NOVA system, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Cherry Yogurt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cherry Yogurt as an ultra-processed marker: natural 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?

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.