ALDI

CHOCOLATE FLAVOUR PROTEIN PUDDING

Barcode 4088600496658

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Yes — CHOCOLATE FLAVOUR PROTEIN PUDDING is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: modified maize starch, which is a modified starch; flavouring, an added industrial flavouring; and the sweeteners acesulfame K and sucralose, which are artificial sweeteners. Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is also an industrial thickener. Although carrageenan is not considered UPF under the specified guidance, the other additives are sufficient for classification as UPF.

Ingredients

6 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

milk protein

A dairy-derived protein ingredient, often used to boost protein content in products.
OK

whipping cream

A dairy cream with around 30–36% fat, suitable for whipping and making desserts like mousse and toppings.
OK

cocoa powder

Ground roasted cacao beans used for flavor, color, and chocolate flavoring.
UPF

modified maize starch

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

carrageenan

A seaweed-derived thickening and gelling agent used to modify texture in foods.
UPF

sodium carboxymethyl cellulose

A thickening and stabilizing agent commonly used in foods; it is a cellulose derivative (CMC) that acts as a gelling, thickening, and emulsifying agent.
OK

low-fat cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content; a processed form of cocoa used for flavor and color, typically adding minimal processing beyond standard cocoa powder.
UPF

lactase

Enzyme preparation that breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose, often used in lactose-free products; an extracted enzyme additive.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

acesulfame k

Artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute in beverages and foods.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about CHOCOLATE FLAVOUR PROTEIN PUDDING

Is CHOCOLATE FLAVOUR PROTEIN PUDDING ultra-processed?

Yes — CHOCOLATE FLAVOUR PROTEIN PUDDING by ALDI is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: modified maize starch, which is a modified starch; flavouring, an added industrial flavouring; and the sweeteners acesulfame K and sucralose, which are artificial sweeteners. Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is also an industrial thickener. Although carrageenan is not considered UPF under the specified guidance, the other additives are sufficient for classification as UPF.

Which ingredients in CHOCOLATE FLAVOUR PROTEIN PUDDING are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in CHOCOLATE FLAVOUR PROTEIN PUDDING as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, lactase, flavouring, acesulfame k, sucralose. 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.