Tiger Tiger

Coconut milk

Barcode 5024448523230

Yes — Coconut milk is ultra-processed.

The coconut milk contains guar gum used as a stabiliser, which is an industrially extracted additive. The presence of this ultra-processed stabiliser makes the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA, even though the main ingredients (coconut extract and water) are simple foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

coconut extract (51%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

guar gum

A plant-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabiliser in a wide range of foods.

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Common questions about Coconut milk

Is Coconut milk ultra-processed?

Yes — Coconut milk by Tiger Tiger is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The coconut milk contains guar gum used as a stabiliser, which is an industrially extracted additive. The presence of this ultra-processed stabiliser makes the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA, even though the main ingredients (coconut extract and water) are simple foods.

Which ingredients in Coconut milk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Coconut milk as an ultra-processed marker: guar gum. 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.