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Yes — Soya Drink is ultra-processed.
Classified as UPF because it contains gellan gum, an industrial emulsifier/stabilizer, which makes it ultra-processed under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like added vitamins and mineral salts do not change the UPF status.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other plant-based dairy Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Plenish organic coconut milk
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Yes — Soya Drink by VEMONDO is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains gellan gum, an industrial emulsifier/stabilizer, which makes it ultra-processed under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like added vitamins and mineral salts do not change the UPF status.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Soya Unsweetened U.H.T. by Alpro, Everyday Essentials Soya Unsweetened by Aldi, Unsweetened soya by Tesco. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
