Milbona

High Protein Pudding

Barcode 4056489582892

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Yes — High Protein Pudding is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracted ingredients, including modified maize starch, natural flavouring, carrageenan (thickener), sodium phosphates (stabiliser), sulphite ammonia caramel and carotenes (colourings), and artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame K. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

88% low fat milk
OK

9% milk protein
UPF

modified maize starch

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
UPF

carrageenan

A seaweed-derived hydrocolloid used as a gelling/thickening agent in dairy, desserts, and processed foods.
OK

stabiliser: sodium phosphates
OK

colours: suphite ammonia caramel
UPF

carotenes

A group of carotenoid pigments used as a natural colorant; provides orange-yellow coloration.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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 High Protein Pudding

Is High Protein Pudding ultra-processed?

Yes — High Protein Pudding by Milbona is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracted ingredients, including modified maize starch, natural flavouring, carrageenan (thickener), sodium phosphates (stabiliser), sulphite ammonia caramel and carotenes (colourings), and artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame K. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in High Protein Pudding are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in High Protein Pudding as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, natural flavouring, carrageenan, carotenes, 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.