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Yes — Chocolate protein pudding is ultra-processed.
The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), pectin used as a gelling/thickening agent, and artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K and sucralose). These are industrial additives not used in traditional home cooking, so the product is classified as ultra-processed.
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Yes — Chocolate protein pudding by Lindahls 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), pectin used as a gelling/thickening agent, and artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K and sucralose). These are industrial additives not used in traditional home cooking, so the product is classified as ultra-processed.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chocolate protein pudding as ultra-processed markers: milk protein, modified maize starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Natural Yoghurt by Yeo Valley, Greek style natural yoghurt by Brooklea, Authentic Greek Yoghurt by Taste The Difference. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.
