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Light Devon Custard by Ambrosia, Premier Foods - Lidl
Ambrosia, Premier Foods - Lidl

Light Devon Custard

Barcode 5000354800887
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Light Devon Custard is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients: palm oil (a highly refined oil), modified starch (an industrially processed thickener), natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), and added colours (curcumin, annatto). According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, the presence of these additives and palm oil makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    skim milk
    Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
  • OK
    buttermilk
    A dairy product produced by culture or fermentation of milk; a liquid with mild tang and fat, used as a baking liquid or beverage.
  • UPF
    modified starch
    Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    whey (milk)
    Liquid byproduct of cheese production containing soluble proteins and lactose; used as a dairy ingredient or in protein formulations.
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • OK
    colours (curcumin, annatto) with 78% milk content
    Color additives (curcumin, annatto) often used in dairy products; the accompanying note on milk content is a packaging/nutritional detail rather than an ingredient description.

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Common questions about Light Devon Custard

Is Light Devon Custard ultra-processed?

Yes — Light Devon Custard by Ambrosia, Premier Foods - Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients: palm oil (a highly refined oil), modified starch (an industrially processed thickener), natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), and added colours (curcumin, annatto). According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, the presence of these additives and palm oil makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Light Devon Custard are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Light Devon Custard as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, palm oil, natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Light Devon Custard?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Madagascan vanilla custard 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?

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