Ambrosia

Devon Custard

Barcode 5000354926426

Yes — Devon Custard is ultra-processed.

The custard contains modified starch, sustainable palm oil, and natural flavouring, all of which are industrially processed ingredients/additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. Refined palm oil is a highly processed fat, modified starch is a chemically/physically altered industrial starch, and natural flavouring is an isolated additive rather than a whole-food ingredient.

Ingredients

2 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.
OK

sugar

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

palm oil

Palm oil derived from the fruit of oil palms, a common edible oil used in cooking and processed foods.
OK

whey (milk)

Liquid byproduct of cheese production containing soluble proteins and lactose; used as a dairy ingredient or in protein formulations.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

colorings: curcumin and annatto norbixin

Natural food colorings derived from curcumin (turmeric pigment) and annatto norbixin (annatto seed pigment). Used to impart yellow/orange hues in foods.

Swap it for something less processed

See all Sauces, Condiments & Spreads →

Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about Devon Custard

Is Devon Custard ultra-processed?

Yes — Devon Custard by Ambrosia is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The custard contains modified starch, sustainable palm oil, and natural flavouring, all of which are industrially processed ingredients/additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. Refined palm oil is a highly processed fat, modified starch is a chemically/physically altered industrial starch, and natural flavouring is an isolated additive rather than a whole-food ingredient.

Which ingredients in Devon Custard are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Devon Custard as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, natural flavouring. 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?

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.