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Lindahls Kvarg Stracciatella with Chocolate Pieces by Nestlé
Nestlé

Lindahls Kvarg Stracciatella with Chocolate Pieces

Barcode 3023290025338
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Lindahls Kvarg Stracciatella with Chocolate Pieces is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), natural vanilla flavouring, and additives like thickeners (pectin) and acidity regulators. These industrial additives and formulations classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    quark
    A soft, fresh dairy cheese made from milk. It has a mild, tangy flavor and a creamy texture.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    chocolate pieces
    Small pieces of chocolate composed of cocoa solids, fats (cocoa butter, reduced-fat cocoa powder), butter, and sugar; a processed confectionery ingredient.
  • 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
    Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
  • OK
    pectin
    A natural polysaccharide derived from citrus fruits used as a gelling and thickening agent in foods.
  • UPF
    artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame k)
    A blend of synthetic sweeteners used as sugar substitutes in beverages and foods; contains aspartame and acesulfame K.
  • UPF
    citric acid and calcium citrate (acidity regulators)
    Acidity regulators consisting of citric acid and calcium citrate used to control acidity and texture.

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Common questions about Lindahls Kvarg Stracciatella with Chocolate Pieces

Is Lindahls Kvarg Stracciatella with Chocolate Pieces ultra-processed?

Yes — Lindahls Kvarg Stracciatella with Chocolate Pieces by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), natural vanilla flavouring, and additives like thickeners (pectin) and acidity regulators. These industrial additives and formulations classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Lindahls Kvarg Stracciatella with Chocolate Pieces are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Lindahls Kvarg Stracciatella with Chocolate Pieces as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame k), citric acid and calcium citrate (acidity regulators). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Lindahls Kvarg Stracciatella with Chocolate Pieces?

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.

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