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Custard

Barcode 4088600427287
Scanned  15  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Custard is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because its ingredients include modified maize starch and palm oil, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients, and added flavouring, an industrial additive.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    skim milk
    Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    buttermilk powder
    Dried dairy product made from buttermilk; a processed milk derivative used to add dairy flavor and moisture.
  • OK
    whey powder
    Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • 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.

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Common questions about Custard

Is Custard ultra-processed?

Yes — Custard by Dessert Menu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because its ingredients include modified maize starch and palm oil, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients, and added flavouring, an industrial additive.

Which ingredients in Custard are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Custard as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, palm oil, flavouring, carotenes. 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?

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