Ambrosia

Devon custard light

Barcode 5000354918933

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Yes — Devon custard light is ultra-processed.

Product contains several NOVA ultra-processed ingredients/additives: modified starch (industrial thickener), palm oil (highly refined oil), and natural flavourings (industrial flavouring). Therefore classified as UPF.

Ingredients

4 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.
UPF

colours (curcumin, annatto norbixin)

A color additive blend using natural extracts curcumin and annatto norbixin, present in a dairy product with 78% milk content.

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Common questions about Devon custard light

Is Devon custard light ultra-processed?

Yes — Devon custard light by Ambrosia is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several NOVA ultra-processed ingredients/additives: modified starch (industrial thickener), palm oil (highly refined oil), and natural flavourings (industrial flavouring). Therefore classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Devon custard light are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Devon custard light as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, palm oil, natural flavourings, colours (curcumin, annatto norbixin). 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?

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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.