Brooklea, Aldi

Protein Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls

Barcode 4061459894226

Yes — Protein Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including sucralose (a non-nutritive artificial sweetener), acesulfame K (artificial sweetener), lecithins (emulsifier), guar gum (thickener), and vanilla flavouring (added flavoring). These extracted and synthesized additives, as well as artificial sweeteners, place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

low fat soft cheese

A soft cheese with reduced fat content, made from cow's milk, containing around 45% milk solids.
OK

low fat yogurt

Yogurt made from cow's milk with reduced fat, containing about 36% milk solids.
UPF

milk chocolate coated cereal balls

Cereal balls coated with milk chocolate, containing sugar, dairy ingredients, rice flour, and cocoa components; a ready-to-eat processed snack.
OK

sweet whey powder

Dried whey, a dairy by‑product of cheese production, used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient in foods.
OK

salt

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

emulsified with lecithins (soy) and vanilla flavouring

A mixture containing soy lecithin (emulsifier) and vanilla flavouring, used to improve texture and aroma.
UPF

vanilla preparation (water, maize starch, carrot concentrate, vanilla flavouring, guar gum)

A vanilla-flavored preparation with water, maize starch, carrot colour, vanilla flavouring, thickener (guar gum), acids (citric acid; sodium citrates) and intense sweetener (acesulfame K).
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Protein Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls

Is Protein Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls ultra-processed?

Yes — Protein Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls by Brooklea, Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including sucralose (a non-nutritive artificial sweetener), acesulfame K (artificial sweetener), lecithins (emulsifier), guar gum (thickener), and vanilla flavouring (added flavoring). These extracted and synthesized additives, as well as artificial sweeteners, place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Protein Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Protein Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls as ultra-processed markers: milk chocolate coated cereal balls, emulsified with lecithins (soy) and vanilla flavouring, vanilla preparation (water, maize starch, carrot concentrate, vanilla flavouring, guar gum), sucralose. 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.