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Kvarg raspberry by Lindahls
Lindahls

Kvarg raspberry

Barcode 3023290018354
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Kvarg raspberry is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: natural flavouring, modified maize starch, unspecified colour additives, and sweeteners. These extracted and refined ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    pasteurized skimmed milk
    Milk with fat content reduced to skim level, pasteurized to ensure safety; used as a base dairy ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    lactic cultures
    Cultures of lactic acid-producing bacteria used to initiate fermentation in dairy products like yogurt and cheese.
  • OK
    microbial rennet
    Rennet produced by microbial fermentation or microbial sources used as a coagulant in cheese making; enzyme-based dairy processing aid.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • UPF
    colour (color)
    A broad category of additives used to impart or enhance color in foods. Can be artificial or natural: includes tartrazine, sunset yellow, caramel color, etc.
  • UPF
    sweeteners
    Group of sugar substitutes used to sweeten foods. Can include artificial sweeteners (aspartame, saccharin), sugar alcohols (xylitol, sorbitol), and natural sweeteners. Context needed for specific evaluation.
  • OK
    acidity regulator
    Additives used to control acidity (pH) and acidity in foods, such as citric acid, phosphates, sulphates. Generally considered basic food processing aid ingredients; many are allowed in foods and are not in themselves UPF.

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Common questions about Kvarg raspberry

Is Kvarg raspberry ultra-processed?

Yes — Kvarg raspberry by Lindahls is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: natural flavouring, modified maize starch, unspecified colour additives, and sweeteners. These extracted and refined ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Kvarg raspberry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Kvarg raspberry as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, modified maize starch, colour (color), sweeteners. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Kvarg raspberry?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Quark by Sainsbury's, Fat Free Quark by Emporium, Aldi, far free quark soft cheese by Waitrose, Essential Waitrose. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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