Yes — Coconut milk is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
Coconut extract 50% is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient because it is an industrially extracted and processed coconut formulation. Its presence makes the coconut milk ultra-processed under the NOVA classification. Water does not contribute to this classification.
Other cupboard staples Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Kujawski
Not UPF
British rapeseed oil
Aldi, Specially Selected
Not UPF
Sunflower oil
Aldi
Not UPF
Zahăr Alb mărgăritar
Margaritar
Not UPF
Specially selected Garlic Infused Olive Oil
Aldi
Not UPF
Chicken bone broth
Freja
Not UPF
Self Raising Flour
Aldi Everyday Essentials
Not UPF
Organic rapeseed oil
Tesco
Not UPF
Coconut Oil
Vita coco
Not UPF
Duchy Organic Balsamic Vinegar
Waitrose
Not UPF
Yes — Coconut milk by Freshona is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Coconut extract 50% is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient because it is an industrially extracted and processed coconut formulation. Its presence makes the coconut milk ultra-processed under the NOVA classification. Water does not contribute to this classification.
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.