No — Lactose-Free Milk Drink is not ultra-processed.
This is a simple dairy drink made from milk, water, and lactase enzyme. Lactase is an enzyme used to break down lactose for lactose-intolerant consumers and is not an industrial additive like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavor enhancers. There are no industrially processed sugars, flavorings, or texturizing agents present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for an ultra-processed food.
No — Lactose-Free Milk Drink is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a simple dairy drink made from milk, water, and lactase enzyme. Lactase is an enzyme used to break down lactose for lactose-intolerant consumers and is not an industrial additive like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavor enhancers. There are no industrially processed sugars, flavorings, or texturizing agents present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for an ultra-processed food.
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.
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.
This page was shared from Nomi, the free app that tells you instantly whether any food is ultra-processed.
Free download · No subscription needed to start scanning


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.