Aldi

Acti Leaf Coconut

Barcode 4088600352244

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Acti Leaf Coconut is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients: maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), stabilisers (carrageenan, guar gum, xanthan gum), and unspecified flavouring. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

coconut milk (5%) (coconut cream)
OK

rice syrup (3%)
OK

sugar

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

calcium phosphate

Inorganic calcium salt used as a mineral supplement or processing aid in foods.
OK

stabilisers: carrageenan
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
OK

xanthan gum; flavouring
OK

sea salt

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

vitamin b12

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

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.

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Common questions about Acti Leaf Coconut

Is Acti Leaf Coconut ultra-processed?

Yes — Acti Leaf Coconut by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients: maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), stabilisers (carrageenan, guar gum, xanthan gum), and unspecified flavouring. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Acti Leaf Coconut are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Acti Leaf Coconut as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, guar gum. 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.