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Condensed milk by Lidl
Lidl

Condensed milk

Barcode 4056489405337
Scanned  16  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Condensed milk is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. Ingredients are whole milk, sugar, and a basic stabiliser (calcium chloride). Whole milk and sugar are minimally processed foods, and calcium chloride is a simple mineral salt used as a stabilizer, not an industrial ultra-processing additive under the given rules. No artificial sweeteners, industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, or industrially processed syrups are present, so this is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the provided NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    whole milk
    Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    stabiliser: calcium chloride

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Common questions about Condensed milk

Is Condensed milk ultra-processed?

No — Condensed milk by Lidl is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. Ingredients are whole milk, sugar, and a basic stabiliser (calcium chloride). Whole milk and sugar are minimally processed foods, and calcium chloride is a simple mineral salt used as a stabilizer, not an industrial ultra-processing additive under the given rules. No artificial sweeteners, industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, or industrially processed syrups are present, so this is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the provided NOVA-based criteria.

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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