Yes — Reduced fat coconut milk is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (a stabilizer), polysorbate 60 (an emulsifier), and guar gum (a thickener). These are extracted/chemically modified ingredients used to modify texture and stability, fitting NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
Other cupboard staples Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Extra special Roast chicken stock
Not UPF
Golden breadcrumbs
Co Op
Not UPF
Vegetable Oil
Asda
Not UPF
Golden Breadcrumbs
Belvake
Not UPF
Beef stock
Not UPF
Desiccated Coconut
Belbake
Not UPF
British rapseed oil
Not UPF
Oregano
Stonemill
Not UPF
Chicken stock
Not UPF
Chilli Infused Olive Oil
Aldi
Not UPF
Yes — Reduced fat coconut milk by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (a stabilizer), polysorbate 60 (an emulsifier), and guar gum (a thickener). These are extracted/chemically modified ingredients used to modify texture and stability, fitting NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
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.
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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.