Aldi

Plain Soya Pot

Barcode 4088600316499

Scanned 40 times by Nomi users

Yes — Plain Soya Pot is ultra-processed.

The product contains flavourings, which are industrial additives. According to the given rules, any product containing flavourings must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It also includes other processed ingredients such as maize starch and potato starch, but flavourings alone are sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

soya bean (14%)
OK

sugar

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

calcium phosphates

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

acidity regulator

Additives used to control acidity (pH) and acidity in foods, such as citric acid, phosphates, sulphates. Generally considered basic food processing aid ingredients; many are allowed in foods and are not in themselves UPF.
OK

citric adid
OK

sea salt

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

colour carotenes
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)

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Common questions about Plain Soya Pot

Is Plain Soya Pot ultra-processed?

Yes — Plain Soya Pot by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains flavourings, which are industrial additives. According to the given rules, any product containing flavourings must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It also includes other processed ingredients such as maize starch and potato starch, but flavourings alone are sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Which ingredients in Plain Soya Pot are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Plain Soya Pot as an ultra-processed marker: flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Plain Soya Pot?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Plant Chef Soya Alternative To Plain Yogurt by Tesco, Soya Yoghurt by Asda. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.