Muller

Low fat rice vanilla custard

Barcode 4025500278120

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Yes — Low fat rice vanilla custard is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabiliser), flavourings and natural vanilla flavouring (added flavour compounds), and stabilisers/emulsifiers such as carob bean gum and guar gum. These types of additives and modified ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

buttermilk

A dairy product produced by culture or fermentation of milk; a liquid with mild tang and fat, used as a baking liquid or beverage.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

rice (7%)
OK

skim milk

Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
OK

skimmed milk from concentrate
OK

cream (milk) (4%)
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

egg stabilisers: carob bean gum
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
OK

sallt
OK

natural vanilla flavouring

Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

colours: plain caramel carotenes

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Common questions about Low fat rice vanilla custard

Is Low fat rice vanilla custard ultra-processed?

Yes — Low fat rice vanilla custard by Muller is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabiliser), flavourings and natural vanilla flavouring (added flavour compounds), and stabilisers/emulsifiers such as carob bean gum and guar gum. These types of additives and modified ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Low fat rice vanilla custard are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Low fat rice vanilla custard as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, guar gum, flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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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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.