Graham’s

Good ness Kefir

Barcode 5025840004846

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Good ness Kefir is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes natural flavourings, which are industrially produced flavour additives not normally used in home cooking and considered markers of ultra-processed foods in NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar and cornflour are basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pasteurised cows milk fermented with live kefir cultures* (86%)
OK

passion fruit juice (3%)
OK

alphonso mango puree (1%)
OK

papaya juice concentrate (1%)
OK

sugar

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

water

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

concentrates (lemon, safflower)
OK

lactase enzyme. *contains 13 live cultures including: bifidobacterium lactis
OK

l. acidophilus
OK

l. rhamnosus
OK

bifidobacterium infantis
OK

l. paracasei
OK

l. fermentum
OK

s. thermophilus
OK

l. delbrueckii subsp. lactis

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Common questions about Good ness Kefir

Is Good ness Kefir ultra-processed?

Yes — Good ness Kefir by Graham’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes natural flavourings, which are industrially produced flavour additives not normally used in home cooking and considered markers of ultra-processed foods in NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar and cornflour are basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Good ness Kefir are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Good ness Kefir as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. 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.