Yeo Valley Organic

Lemon curd live yogurt

Barcode 5036589254751

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No — Lemon curd live yogurt is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed of minimally processed dairy ingredients (milk yogurt, cream, butter), sugar, egg, concentrated lemon juice, rice starch, lemon oil, and live cultures. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, according to the provided criteria, it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

organic whole milk yogurt

A dairy product made by fermenting milk with yogurt cultures. Creamy, tangy, and suitable as a breakfast or snack ingredient.
UPF

organic sugar (98)

Granulated refined sugar labeled as organic, a basic sweetener derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. Industrially refined but commonly used in cooking.
OK

organic pasteurised egg

An egg that has been cleaned, pasteurized, and is ready to use in recipes.
OK

organic double cream (milk)

Cream with high milk fat content used as a rich dairy ingredient. Typically pasteurized and may be used in desserts, sauces, or toppings.
OK

organic concentrated lemon juice (0.4%)

Lemon juice concentrate used as a souring/flavouring agent, produced by reducing water content from lemon juice.
OK

organic unsalted butter (milk)

Dairy fat from milk with no added salt, commonly used for cooking, baking, and flavoring.
OK

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
OK

organic lemon oil

Organic lemon oil; associated with the presence of live probiotic cultures (bifidobacterium). Used as a flavoring or aroma in foods; the note about live cultures is unusual for essential oils. Likely a flavoring agent with added probiotic claim.
OK

lactobacillus acidophilus

A probiotic bacterial culture often used in fortified foods or supplements.
OK

streptococcus thermophilus

A lactic acid bacterium used in dairy fermentation (e.g., yogurt and cheese starters). It is a traditional, safe food culture that works with other cultures.

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Common questions about Lemon curd live yogurt

Is Lemon curd live yogurt ultra-processed?

No — Lemon curd live yogurt by Yeo Valley Organic is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed of minimally processed dairy ingredients (milk yogurt, cream, butter), sugar, egg, concentrated lemon juice, rice starch, lemon oil, and live cultures. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, according to the provided criteria, it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Lemon curd live yogurt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Lemon curd live yogurt as an ultra-processed marker: organic sugar (98). 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.