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Bio Organic Almond Drink Plant - Based by Vemondo
Vemondo

Bio Organic Almond Drink Plant - Based

Barcode 4056489695325
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Bio Organic Almond Drink Plant - Based is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients: gellan gum (a gelling/stabilizing agent) and sunflower lecithins (an emulsifier). These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system, even though the product is organic.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    cane sugar¹
  • OK
    2.3% almonds¹
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    stabiliser: gellan gum; emulsifier: sunflower lecithins¹. ¹organically produced. allergy advice for allergens
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. may also contain other nuts
  • OK
    soya and cereals containing gluten. l&dl typical values energy

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Common questions about Bio Organic Almond Drink Plant - Based

Is Bio Organic Almond Drink Plant - Based ultra-processed?

Yes — Bio Organic Almond Drink Plant - Based by Vemondo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients: gellan gum (a gelling/stabilizing agent) and sunflower lecithins (an emulsifier). These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system, even though the product is organic.

What are healthier alternatives to Bio Organic Almond Drink Plant - Based?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic & unsweetened Almond by Plenish, RUDE Almond Organic Drink by Rude health. 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.

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