Milbona

Milbona High Protein Drink Banana

Barcode 4056489247142

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Yes — Milbona High Protein Drink Banana is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF), modified starch, maltodextrin, flavouring, and the artificial sweetener sucralose. These are industrial formulations and additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

skimmed milk concentrate

A dairy ingredient produced by removing water from skim milk to increase solids; used to add milk solids and dairy flavor in foods.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

banana powder (0.2%)
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-caloric sweetener used to provide sweetness without added sugar.
UPF

beta-carotene

A naturally occurring orange-yellow pigment that acts as a precursor to vitamin A and is used as a colorant in foods.

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Common questions about Milbona High Protein Drink Banana

Is Milbona High Protein Drink Banana ultra-processed?

Yes — Milbona High Protein Drink Banana by Milbona is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF), modified starch, maltodextrin, flavouring, and the artificial sweetener sucralose. These are industrial formulations and additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Milbona High Protein Drink Banana are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Milbona High Protein Drink Banana as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, maltodextrin, flavouring, sucralose, beta-carotene. 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.