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Yes — Coconut milk is ultra-processed.
The product contains sodium carboxy methyl cellulose (a stabiliser) and polysorbate 60 (an emulsifier), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability. According to NOVA, the presence of such emulsifiers and stabilisers classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Coconut Milk
Biona Organic
Not UPF
Organic Oat
Califia Farms
Not UPF
All-in Barista Oat Drink
Valio
Not UPF
Barista soya milk
Rude health
Not UPF
COCONUT MILK
Aroy-D, aroy
Not UPF
Havre dryck
Oatly
Not UPF
Organic Oat
Not UPF
Barista Organic Oat M*lk
Minor Figures
Not UPF
Organic Gluten-Free Oat Drink
Plenish
Not UPF
Yes — Coconut milk by Aldi, Asia Specialities is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains sodium carboxy methyl cellulose (a stabiliser) and polysorbate 60 (an emulsifier), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability. According to NOVA, the presence of such emulsifiers and stabilisers classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Creamed Coconut Block by Blue Dragon, Plenish organic coconut milk, Coconut Milk by Biona. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.