Nestlé

Carnation evaporated milk

Barcode 5010346000003

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Carnation evaporated milk is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sodium phosphates (stabiliser E339), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability, placing it in NOVA Group 4.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

stabiliser e339 (sodium phosphates) vitamin d

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Common questions about Carnation evaporated milk

Is Carnation evaporated milk ultra-processed?

Yes — Carnation evaporated milk by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sodium phosphates (stabiliser E339), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability, placing it in NOVA Group 4.

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.