Yeo Valley

Frozen kefir strawberry

Barcode 5036589253419

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Yes — Frozen kefir strawberry is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several ultra-processed components according to NOVA: natural flavouring (an industrial flavoring additive), carrageenan, guar gum, and locust bean gum (stabilizers/thickeners), and organic maize starch (a refined starch used as a processing aid). The presence of these additives and industrial ingredients makes the overall product UPF, even though it also contains whole foods like organic milk and strawberries.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

organic milk fermented with live kefir cultures (41%)
OK

organic whole milk
OK

organic sugar

Raw or refined sugar produced from organic sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic sweetener.
OK

organic skimmed milk powder
OK

organic strawberries

Whole berries from the strawberry plant, typically used fresh or in products for flavor and color.
OK

organic maize starch

A basic carbohydrate thickener derived from corn (maize); commonly used as a thickener or filler in foods.
OK

stabilisers (organic guar gum, organic locust bean gum, carrageenan)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

organic concentrated lemon juice

Lemon juice concentrated for intensity, used as a flavoring and acidity regulator.

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Common questions about Frozen kefir strawberry

Is Frozen kefir strawberry ultra-processed?

Yes — Frozen kefir strawberry by Yeo Valley is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several ultra-processed components according to NOVA: natural flavouring (an industrial flavoring additive), carrageenan, guar gum, and locust bean gum (stabilizers/thickeners), and organic maize starch (a refined starch used as a processing aid). The presence of these additives and industrial ingredients makes the overall product UPF, even though it also contains whole foods like organic milk and strawberries.

Which ingredients in Frozen kefir strawberry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Frozen kefir strawberry as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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.