Milbona

Icelandic Style Skyr Vanilla

Barcode 4056489491248

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Yes — Icelandic Style Skyr Vanilla is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), pectins and xanthan gum (thickeners/stabilizers), natural cream flavouring (industrial flavouring), and artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame K. The presence of any such additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

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

water

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

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.
OK

thickeners: pectins
OK

xanthan gum; acidity regulators: calcium citrates
OK

citric acid; natural cream flavouring (milk)
OK

ground vanilla pods

Ground vanilla beans used for flavoring; a traditional spice derived from vanilla pods.
UPF

sucralose

Artificial non-nutritive sweetener used to sweeten products.
UPF

acesulfame potassium

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

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Common questions about Icelandic Style Skyr Vanilla

Is Icelandic Style Skyr Vanilla ultra-processed?

Yes — Icelandic Style Skyr Vanilla 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), pectins and xanthan gum (thickeners/stabilizers), natural cream flavouring (industrial flavouring), and artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame K. The presence of any such additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.

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

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Icelandic Style Skyr Vanilla as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, sucralose, acesulfame potassium. 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.