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Unsweetened Soya Drink 1 Litre

Barcode 5000128701945

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

Yes — Unsweetened Soya Drink 1 Litre is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and the stabiliser gellan gum (a gelling/thickening agent). These industrial additives and formulations classify the drink as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients water
OK

soybeans

A legume high in protein used in many dishes and as a basis for products like soy milk and tofu.
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.
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.
UPF

flavouring

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

gellan gum

A hydrocolloid stabiliser used to thicken or set foods; a common food additive.
OK

vitamin b12

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

riboflavin (b₂)
OK

vitamin d. allergy advice for allergens
OK

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Common questions about Unsweetened Soya Drink 1 Litre

Is Unsweetened Soya Drink 1 Litre ultra-processed?

Yes — Unsweetened Soya Drink 1 Litre by Co op is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and the stabiliser gellan gum (a gelling/thickening agent). These industrial additives and formulations classify the drink as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Unsweetened Soya Drink 1 Litre are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Unsweetened Soya Drink 1 Litre as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, flavouring, gellan gum. 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.