Apricot Yogurt

Barcode 4088600199238

Yes — Apricot Yogurt is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified potato starch (an industrially modified starch) as well as added stabilizers and gelling agents (pectin) beyond basic culinary use, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

UPF

yogurt (water, skimmed milk powder, modified potato starch, milk whey powder)

A yogurt-based product with added ingredients including water, skimmed milk powder, modified potato starch and milk whey powder. The overall product is a dairy-based fermented food with added stabilizers.
OK

sugar

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

pectin

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide used as a gelling and stabilizing agent in foods and jams. It is an extractive additive derived from plant material.
UPF

fruit preparation (apricot puree, sugar, gelling agent (pectin))

A fruit-based topping or filling consisting of apricot puree with added sugar and a gelling agent (pectin) to set. Contains added sugar and extracted gelling agent.

Common questions about Apricot Yogurt

Is Apricot Yogurt ultra-processed?

Yes — Apricot Yogurt is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified potato starch (an industrially modified starch) as well as added stabilizers and gelling agents (pectin) beyond basic culinary use, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Apricot Yogurt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Apricot Yogurt as ultra-processed markers: yogurt (water, skimmed milk powder, modified potato starch, milk whey powder), pectin, fruit preparation (apricot puree, sugar, gelling agent (pectin)). 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.