Milbona

budino chocolate & caramel desert

Barcode 4056489920045

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Yes — budino chocolate & caramel desert is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified starch, carrageenan (a thickener), sodium phosphates (stabiliser), sulphite ammonia caramel and carotenes (added colours), sucralose and sulfacetamide K (intense artificial sweeteners), and natural flavouring. These additives and processing aids go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

79% milk protein
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

whipping cream

A dairy cream with around 30–36% fat, suitable for whipping and making desserts like mousse and toppings.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
UPF

thickener

A generic food additive used to thicken textures, such as gums or starches (e.g., xanthan gum, carrageenan, or modified starch).
UPF

carrageenan

A gelling/thickening agent derived from red seaweed (red algae) used to stabilize texture and viscosity in a variety of foods.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
OK

stabiliser: sodium phosphates
OK

colours: sulphite 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.
OK

sulfacetamide k
UPF

natural flavouring

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

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.

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Common questions about budino chocolate & caramel desert

Is budino chocolate & caramel desert ultra-processed?

Yes — budino chocolate & caramel desert by Milbona is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified starch, carrageenan (a thickener), sodium phosphates (stabiliser), sulphite ammonia caramel and carotenes (added colours), sucralose and sulfacetamide K (intense artificial sweeteners), and natural flavouring. These additives and processing aids go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in budino chocolate & caramel desert are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in budino chocolate & caramel desert as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, thickener, carrageenan, carotenes, sucralose, natural flavouring. 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.