The Dessert Menue

Pudding

Barcode 4088600180298

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Yes — Pudding is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially extracted refined sugar, and flavouring, which is an added flavoring agent. Either of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to the NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

skim milk

Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
OK

water

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

rice

Cereal grain ingredient used in foods; likely refers to rice content in a product.
OK

sugar

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
UPF

flavouring

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

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Common questions about Pudding

Is Pudding ultra-processed?

Yes — Pudding by The Dessert Menue is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially extracted refined sugar, and flavouring, which is an added flavoring agent. Either of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to the NOVA-based criteria.

Which ingredients in Pudding are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Pudding as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flavouring. 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.