Aldi

Salted Caramel Mousse

Barcode 4088600559759

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Salted Caramel Mousse is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and sweeteners such as modified starch, flavouring, carrageenan, guar gum, sulphite ammonia caramel, acesulfame K, and sucralose, which classify it as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 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 (7%)
OK

whipping cream

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

beef gelatin

Animal-derived gelling agent from bovine collagen, used to set jellies, gummies, and desserts.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
UPF

flavouring

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

carrageenan

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

guar gum; colours: sulphite ammonia caramel
OK

carotenes; lactase
UPF

acesulfame k

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

sucralose. whipped with nitrogen

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Common questions about Salted Caramel Mousse

Is Salted Caramel Mousse ultra-processed?

Yes — Salted Caramel Mousse by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and sweeteners such as modified starch, flavouring, carrageenan, guar gum, sulphite ammonia caramel, acesulfame K, and sucralose, which classify it as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Salted Caramel Mousse are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Salted Caramel Mousse as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, flavouring, acesulfame k. 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?

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.

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.