Vitamin Supplement

Barcode 4088600444765

Yes — Vitamin Supplement is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including maltodextrin, modified maize starch, dextrose syrup, acacia gum, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and various cellulose and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose. These are industrial formulations and processing aids, so the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

tricalcium phosphate

A calcium salt used as a food additive and calcium source; commonly used as anti-caking agent in powders and as a mineral supplement.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.
UPF

cellulose

A natural plant-derived polymer used as a bulking agent, thickener, or texturizer in foods; often processed to fine powder.
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

ferrous fumarate

A iron(II) salt used as a fortifying mineral in foods and dietary supplements.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

dl-alpha tocopherol (vitamin e)

A synthetic form of vitamin E used as a nutrient supplement and sometimes as a stabilizer in foods.
UPF

hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hpmc)

A semi-synthetic polymer used as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in food products.
OK

zinc oxide

An inorganic zinc compound used as a fortifying mineral in foods or dietary supplements.
OK

calcium pantothenate

A water-soluble calcium salt of pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5), used as a dietary supplement and nutrient fortificant.
OK

manganese(ii) sulfate

A manganese supplement used to supply manganese for nutrition and fortification; essential trace mineral.
UPF

dextrose syrup (glucose syrup)

A syrup rich in glucose obtained from starch hydrolysis; a refined sweetener and thickening agent.
OK

acacia gum (gum arabic)

A natural hydrocolloid from acacia trees used as a thickener and stabilizer.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6 hydrochloride)

A salt form of vitamin B6 used as a nutrient supplement and dietary additive. It is not a common standalone food ingredient but is used for fortification.
OK

thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1)

A stable form of vitamin B1 used as a nutrient supplement and food additive in fortification and enrichment.
OK

vitamin a acetate

A pre-formed vitamin A (retinol) ester used as a dietary supplement or fortifying agent; commonly found in fortified foods and cosmetic formulations.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

dl-alpha-tocopherol

A synthetic form of Vitamin E (tocopherol) used as an antioxidant and fortifying ingredient; a single-ingredient nutrient often added to foods and supplements.
OK

potassium iodide

A simple inorganic salt used as a source of iodine in food fortification and dietary supplements; also used in medical applications.
OK

chromium chloride

Inorganic chromium salt used as a trace mineral supplement or fortification ingredient in some foods/supplements.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids, used to improve texture and stability in baked goods, non-dairy creamers, and margarines.
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Sodium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant in foods and beverages.
OK

cholecalciferol (vitamin d3)

A fat-soluble vitamin used as a dietary supplement and fortifying additive in foods to support bone health and calcium metabolism.
OK

vitamin b12

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

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Common questions about Vitamin Supplement

Is Vitamin Supplement ultra-processed?

Yes — Vitamin Supplement is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including maltodextrin, modified maize starch, dextrose syrup, acacia gum, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and various cellulose and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose. These are industrial formulations and processing aids, so the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Vitamin Supplement are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Vitamin Supplement as ultra-processed markers: cellulose, maltodextrin, modified maize starch, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hpmc), dextrose syrup (glucose syrup), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium ascorbate. 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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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.