Aldi, Acti Leaf

Blueberry Soya Pot

Barcode 4088600316482

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Blueberry Soya Pot is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically: flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), thickeners (locust bean gum, pectins), refined starches (maize starch, potato starch), blueberry juice from concentrate, and added vitamin B12 and riboflavin as isolated nutrients. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA’s ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

soya bean 12%
OK

sugar

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

blueberry 5%
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

acidity regulators (citric acid, sodium citrates)

A combined food additive providing acidity regulation; includes citric acid and sodium citrates used to adjust acidity in foods.
OK

calcium phosphates

A group of inorganic compounds used as nutritional supplements, anticaking agents, or mineral fortification in foods.
OK

thickeners (locust bean gum, pectins)
OK

blueberry juice from concentrate
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

flavouring

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

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
UPF

color (carotenes)

Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

yogurt cultures (s, thermophilus, l, bulgaricus)
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.

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Common questions about Blueberry Soya Pot

Is Blueberry Soya Pot ultra-processed?

Yes — Blueberry Soya Pot by Aldi, Acti Leaf is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically: flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), thickeners (locust bean gum, pectins), refined starches (maize starch, potato starch), blueberry juice from concentrate, and added vitamin B12 and riboflavin as isolated nutrients. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA’s ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Blueberry Soya Pot are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Blueberry Soya Pot as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, color (carotenes). 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.