Brooklea

Tube it

Barcode 4088600033860

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Tube it is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, specifically modified tapioca starch, modified maize starch, flavouring, stabiliser (guar gum), and preservative (potassium sorbate). Modified starches are pre-identified UPF ingredients, and the presence of flavouring and preservatives further confirms UPF classification under NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

strawberry: yogurt (88%) (milk)
OK

sugar

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

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

calcium citrate
UPF

flavouring

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

guar gum (stabiliser)

A plant-derived thickener and stabiliser used to improve texture and emulsion stability in foods.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

peach: yogurt (88%) (milk)
OK

red berry: yogurt (88%) (milk)

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Common questions about Tube it

Is Tube it ultra-processed?

Yes — Tube it by Brooklea is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, specifically modified tapioca starch, modified maize starch, flavouring, stabiliser (guar gum), and preservative (potassium sorbate). Modified starches are pre-identified UPF ingredients, and the presence of flavouring and preservatives further confirms UPF classification under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Tube it are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Tube it as ultra-processed markers: modified tapioca starch, modified maize starch, flavouring, guar gum (stabiliser). 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.