Is Baileys Ultra-Processed (UPF)?

Baileys

Barcode 5011013100118

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Yes — Baileys is ultra-processed.

Contains maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavourings, caramel colour (150b), and emulsifier E471, all of which are characteristic ultra-processed additives in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

fresh dairy cream

A dairy product consisting of the fatty portion skimmed from milk, often used as a cooking and topping ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

alcohol

A generic alcoholic beverage or ingredient containing ethanol used for flavoring, extraction, or preservation.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

cocoa extracts and flavours

Flavoring ingredients derived from cocoa, including extracts and added flavor additives.
OK

irish whiskey

A distilled alcoholic spirit made from fermented grain mash (often barley) produced in Ireland.
UPF

caramel color (e150b)

A caramel colorant produced through controlled heating of sugars, often used to provide brown hues in beverages and foods.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471)

An emulsifier derived from fats that helps blend ingredients and improve texture in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.
OK

sodium citrate (e331)

A basic acidity regulator and buffering agent used to control acidity in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Baileys

Is Baileys ultra-processed?

Yes — Baileys by Baileys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavourings, caramel colour (150b), and emulsifier E471, all of which are characteristic ultra-processed additives in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Baileys are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Baileys as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, cocoa extracts and flavours, caramel color (e150b), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471). 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.