Galaxy

Galaxy Smooth milk

Barcode 5000159510691

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Galaxy Smooth milk is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including skimmed milk powder, palm fat (a refined palm oil product), and the emulsifier soya lecithin. These are industrially processed ingredients used to modify texture, stability, and shelf life, which places the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
OK

lactose and gb protein from whey (from milk)
OK

whey powder (from milk)

Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
OK

www. palm fat
UPF

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
OK

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Common questions about Galaxy Smooth milk

Is Galaxy Smooth milk ultra-processed?

Yes — Galaxy Smooth milk by Galaxy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including skimmed milk powder, palm fat (a refined palm oil product), and the emulsifier soya lecithin. These are industrially processed ingredients used to modify texture, stability, and shelf life, which places the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Galaxy Smooth milk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Galaxy Smooth milk as an ultra-processed marker: Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). 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.