Galaxy

Smooth Milk

Barcode 5000159553018

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Yes — Smooth Milk is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm fat (a highly refined palm oil product) and emulsifier (soya lecithin), which are industrial additives per NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

cocoa butter

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

whey permeate (milk)

Dairy byproduct comprising lactose, minerals, and residual proteins from whey; used as a sweetener or functional ingredient.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
UPF

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

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

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Common questions about Smooth Milk

Is Smooth Milk ultra-processed?

Yes — Smooth Milk by Galaxy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm fat (a highly refined palm oil product) and emulsifier (soya lecithin), which are industrial additives per NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Smooth Milk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Smooth Milk as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Smooth Milk?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Dark milk chocolate by Tesco, single origin milk chocolate by Marks & Spencer, Milk Single Origin Chocolate by Waitrose. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

Smooth Milk

Ingredients

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Common questions about Smooth Milk

Is Smooth Milk ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Smooth Milk are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Smooth Milk?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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