Milbona

Icelandic Style Strawberry Skyr

Barcode 4056489491224

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Yes — Icelandic Style Strawberry Skyr is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), thickeners and stabilizers (pectins, xanthan gum), and natural flavouring. These extracted and industrially processed additives classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

fat free yogurt (milk)
OK

water

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

7% strawberries
UPF

modified maize starch

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

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
OK

thickeners: pectins
OK

xanthan gum; carrot concentrate
UPF

calcium lactate (acidity regulator)

Calcium lactate is a salt of calcium and lactic acid used as an acidity regulator and mineral supplement in foods. It helps to adjust acidity and can contribute calcium.
OK

citric acid; natural flavouring (contains milk)
UPF

aspartame

A low-calorie artificial sweetener used in foods and beverages.
UPF

acesulfame potassium

A zero-calorie artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages. Often found in diet sodas and sugar-free products.

Healthier alternatives

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Not Ultra-Processed

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Common questions about Icelandic Style Strawberry Skyr

Is Icelandic Style Strawberry Skyr ultra-processed?

Yes — Icelandic Style Strawberry Skyr by Milbona is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), thickeners and stabilizers (pectins, xanthan gum), and natural flavouring. These extracted and industrially processed additives classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Icelandic Style Strawberry Skyr are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Icelandic Style Strawberry Skyr as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, calcium lactate (acidity regulator), aspartame, acesulfame potassium. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Icelandic Style Strawberry Skyr?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Naked strawberry yogurt by Onken, Strawberry yogurt by Longley Farm. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.