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Yes — Babybel - Plant-Based is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as modified starch and natural flavouring, which fall under NOVA Group 4. These are not basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation beyond simple processing.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other plant-based dairy Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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RUDE HEALTH
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Everyday oat
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Not UPF
Barista Edition Haferdrink
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Moma oat original imp
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creamed coconut
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Not UPF
Coconut Milk
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Crème De Coco Dunn's River
Not UPF
Yes — Babybel - Plant-Based by Babybel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as modified starch and natural flavouring, which fall under NOVA Group 4. These are not basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation beyond simple processing.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Babybel - Plant-Based as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Brixton Blue Vegan Cheese by La Fauxmagerie, Cheddary & Acai by I Am Nut Ok, smoky charcoal Miner Threat by I am nut ok. 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.
