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Yes — Lait de coco is ultra-processed.
Ultra-processed; best enjoyed occasionally rather than every day.
Coconut milk is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: E435 (a polysorbate emulsifier) and E466 (carboxymethyl cellulose, a stabilizer and thickener). These emulsifier and stabilizer additives are characteristic of industrial formulations and contribute to the UPF classification. Coconut extract and water are not the reasons for this classification.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
MOMA Organic Barista Oat Drink
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Not UPF
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Not UPF
Organic Soya Milk unsweetened
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Not UPF
The Original Oat Drink Skinny
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Not UPF
Almond organic imp
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Not UPF
Organic Oat Milk No Sugars
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Not UPF
Light Milk
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Not UPF
Plenish Organic Cashew Dairy Free Milk Alternative
Plenish
Not UPF
Pure Oaty Barista imp
Glebe Farm Foods
Not UPF
Yes — Lait de coco by Grace is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Coconut milk is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: E435 (a polysorbate emulsifier) and E466 (carboxymethyl cellulose, a stabilizer and thickener). These emulsifier and stabilizer additives are characteristic of industrial formulations and contribute to the UPF classification. Coconut extract and water are not the reasons for this classification.
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.
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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.