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This is food - smooth vanilla

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Yes — This is food - smooth vanilla is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including milk protein, maltodextrin, ferric diphosphate, sucralose, stabilisers (gellan gum, carrageenan), sodium citrate, acesulfame K, emulsifier lecithins, and added natural flavourings/flavorings. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

9 ultra-processed markers

OK

semi-skimmed milk

Milk with reduced fat content (typically around 1.5% fat). Used as a basic dairy ingredient in beverages and cooking.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
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

vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, sunflower oil) 2
OK

9 %
OK

coconut milk

A thick, creamy liquid extracted from grated coconut meat, widely used in Asian and tropical cuisines for curries, desserts, and beverages.
OK

gluten-free oat fibres
OK

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
UPF

ferric diphosphate

An iron-containing food additive used for fortification or as a source of dietary iron; often added to cereals, flours, and supplements.
OK

zinc sulphate
OK

cupric selenite
OK

chromium (iii) chloride
OK

sodium sulphate
OK

manganese(ii) sulfate

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

sodium maintaining a varied
OK

balanced diet and a fame k
UPF

sucralose

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

gellan gum

A stabiliser and gelling agent produced by fermentation used to thicken and set foods.
UPF

carrageenan

A gelling/thickening agent derived from red seaweed (red algae) used to stabilize texture and viscosity in a variety of foods.
UPF

lactase

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

natural flavouríngs
OK

molybdate
OK

potassium iodide

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

sodium citrate

A salt of citric acid used as acidity regulator, buffering agent, or emulsifier in processed foods and beverages.
OK

vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

A water-soluble essential nutrient and antioxidant used as a dietary supplement and food additive.
OK

vitamin b1 (thiamin)

A B-complex vitamin (thiamin) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function, commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

folic vitamín a
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

vitamin e (tocopherol)

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin used as a dietary supplement and stabilizer in fats and oils.
OK

vitamin k
OK

acid
OK

vitamin b12

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

biotin

B-complex vitamin (Vitamin B7) involved in metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins; often used as a supplement or fortification additive.
OK

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

calcium carbonate

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

magnesium hydroxide
OK

sulphate
OK

sodium molybdate
OK

emulsifier: lecithins: sweeteners: acesulfame k
OK

sucralose: stabilisers: gellan gum
UPF

natural flavorings

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources, used to impart or modify flavor in foods.

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Common questions about This is food - smooth vanilla

Is This is food - smooth vanilla ultra-processed?

Yes — This is food - smooth vanilla by yfood is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including milk protein, maltodextrin, ferric diphosphate, sucralose, stabilisers (gellan gum, carrageenan), sodium citrate, acesulfame K, emulsifier lecithins, and added natural flavourings/flavorings. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in This is food - smooth vanilla are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 9 ingredients in This is food - smooth vanilla as ultra-processed markers: milk protein, maltodextrin, ferric diphosphate, sucralose, gellan gum, carrageenan, lactase, sodium citrate, natural flavorings. 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.