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Yes — Organic Coconut Milk is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains guar gum, which is an industrial stabilizer/thickener additive. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, gelling agents) makes a food ultra-processed even if the other ingredients are simple (coconut extract and water).
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Coconut Milk
Biona
Not UPF
Oat drink
Rude health
Not UPF
MOMA Organic Barista Oat Drink
MOMA
Not UPF
Hazelnut drink
Rude Health
Not UPF
Coconut milk
Plenish
Not UPF
Organic Soya Milk unsweetened
Plenish
Not UPF
The Original Oat Drink Skinny
Oatly
Not UPF
Almond organic imp
Rude Health
Not UPF
Organic Oat Milk No Sugars
Rude health
Not UPF
Light Milk
Oatly
Not UPF
Yes — Organic Coconut Milk by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains guar gum, which is an industrial stabilizer/thickener additive. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, gelling agents) makes a food ultra-processed even if the other ingredients are simple (coconut extract and water).
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Organic Coconut Milk as ultra-processed markers: coconut extract, guar gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Coconut milk by Plenish, Coconut Milk by Biona Organic, Coconut milk by Tropical sun. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
