Coffee Dessert

Barcode 4061459530155

Yes — Coffee Dessert is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

Coffee Dessert is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: glucose-fructose syrup is an industrially refined sugar; plain caramel and carotenes are added colours; flavouring is an industrial flavour additive; mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids are emulsifiers; and guar gum is a thickener used in industrial formulations. These ingredients contribute to the UPF classification. Pectins, sodium alginate, and locust bean gum are traditional or functional food ingredients, but the product remains UPF because of the other additives.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

coffee sauce (20%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

coffee extract
UPF

caramel color

Food additive used to impart color; typically an extracted or synthesized coloring agent.
OK

thickeners: pectins
OK

sodium alginate
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

marsala wine (1%)
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.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

A food additive used as an emulsifier to improve texture and stability; produced industrially from fats and oils.
OK

locust bean gum
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
UPF

carotenes

Natural pigment family (carotenoids) used as a colorant in foods; derived from plant sources. If extracted/isolated as an additive, it is considered an industrially processed ingredient.
OK

plain caramel

Plain caramel is a simple caramelized sugar or candy made from sugar heated until it browns, resulting in a chewy, sweet ingredient often used for flavor or color.

Common questions about Coffee Dessert

Is Coffee Dessert ultra-processed?

Yes — Coffee Dessert is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Coffee Dessert is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: glucose-fructose syrup is an industrially refined sugar; plain caramel and carotenes are added colours; flavouring is an industrial flavour additive; mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids are emulsifiers; and guar gum is a thickener used in industrial formulations. These ingredients contribute to the UPF classification. Pectins, sodium alginate, and locust bean gum are traditional or functional food ingredients, but the product remains UPF because of the other additives.

Which ingredients in Coffee Dessert are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Coffee Dessert as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, caramel color, flavouring, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, guar gum, carotenes. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.