Is Brooklea Ultra-Processed (UPF)?

Brooklea

Barcode 4088600265933

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — Brooklea is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including modified maize starch, flavouring, carotenes, and stabiliser: pectins. These are industrially extracted or modified additives used for texture, flavour, and colour, so the yogurt must be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

low fat yogurt (80%) (milk)
OK

sugar

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

mango (4%)
OK

papaya (3%)
OK

passion fruit juice from concentrate (1,5%)
UPF

modified maize starch

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

mango purée from concentrate (0,5%)
UPF

flavouring

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

curcumin

Bright yellow pigment derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa) used as a natural food colorant.
UPF

carotenes

A group of carotenoid pigments used as a natural colorant; provides orange-yellow coloration.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
UPF

pectin stabiliser

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide used as a gelling agent and stabiliser in foods and beverages.
OK

allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians
OK

warning: although every effort has been made to remove stones
OK

some small stones or fragments may remain
OK

no artificial colours
OK

flavourings or preservatives
OK

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Common questions about Brooklea

Is Brooklea ultra-processed?

Yes — Brooklea by Brooklea is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including modified maize starch, flavouring, carotenes, and stabiliser: pectins. These are industrially extracted or modified additives used for texture, flavour, and colour, so the yogurt must be classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Brooklea are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Brooklea as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavouring, curcumin, carotenes, pectin 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?

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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.