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Antiperspirant Deodorant

Barcode 309975122299
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Antiperspirant Deodorant is ultra-processed.

Industrial personal-care formulation; not intended for food consumption.

This is a personal-care antiperspirant rather than a food product, so NOVA food-processing classification is not directly applicable. Nevertheless, it contains industrially formulated substances and additives, including fragrance, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, sodium starch octenylsuccinate, BHT, and talc. Under the requested rule that industrial formulations or additives indicate ultra-processing, it is classified as UPF.

Common questions about Antiperspirant Deodorant

Is Antiperspirant Deodorant ultra-processed?

Yes — Antiperspirant Deodorant is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a personal-care antiperspirant rather than a food product, so NOVA food-processing classification is not directly applicable. Nevertheless, it contains industrially formulated substances and additives, including fragrance, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, sodium starch octenylsuccinate, BHT, and talc. Under the requested rule that industrial formulations or additives indicate ultra-processing, it is classified as UPF.

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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