Coconut Flakes

Barcode 4061461967772

No — Coconut Flakes is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are desiccated coconut with a common preservative (sodium metabisulphite). This is a minimally processed single-ingredient food with a basic preservative, and contains no industrial formulations like refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
UPF

sodium metabisulphite

A sulfur-containing preservative used to inhibit oxidation and browning in foods; it is an additive often used in dried fruits, wines, and beverages. May cause allergic/kata-sensitive reactions in some individuals.

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Common questions about Coconut Flakes

Is Coconut Flakes ultra-processed?

No — Coconut Flakes is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are desiccated coconut with a common preservative (sodium metabisulphite). This is a minimally processed single-ingredient food with a basic preservative, and contains no industrial formulations like refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Coconut Flakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Coconut Flakes as an ultra-processed marker: sodium metabisulphite. 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.