Essential Waitrose

Skimmed Milk

Barcode 5000169015278

No — Skimmed Milk is not ultra-processed.

The product contains a single basic ingredient: skimmed milk. There are no additives, industrial formulations, or processed sweeteners/oils. According to NOVA, this is a minimally processed food, not an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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skim milk

Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.

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Common questions about Skimmed Milk

Is Skimmed Milk ultra-processed?

No — Skimmed Milk by Essential Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains a single basic ingredient: skimmed milk. There are no additives, industrial formulations, or processed sweeteners/oils. According to NOVA, this is a minimally processed food, not an ultra-processed product.

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.