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Meadow Flower buttermilk by Greenvale
Greenvale

Meadow Flower buttermilk

Barcode 4088600330686
Scanned  29  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Meadow Flower buttermilk is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and added flavouring and color (carotenes), which are industrial additives according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    vegetable oils in varying proportions (64%) (palm oil, rapeseed oil)
  • OK
    buttermilk (20%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    salt (1,5%)
  • UPF
    carotenes
    Natural pigment family (carotenoids) used as a colorant in foods; derived from plant sources. If extracted/isolated as an additive, it is considered an industrially processed ingredient.
  • 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 Meadow Flower buttermilk

Is Meadow Flower buttermilk ultra-processed?

Yes — Meadow Flower buttermilk by Greenvale is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and added flavouring and color (carotenes), which are industrial additives according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Meadow Flower buttermilk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Meadow Flower buttermilk as ultra-processed markers: carotenes, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Meadow Flower buttermilk?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spreadable Slightly Salted by Lurpak, Spreadable Lighter by Nordpak, Buttersoft by By sainsbury's. 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?

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