Yeo Valley

Little Yeos Organic Banana & Custard

Barcode 5036589255253

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Yes — Little Yeos Organic Banana & Custard is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: natural flavourings (an added flavouring agent) and enzyme (an added processing aid). According to NOVA, added flavourings and other industrial additives make a product ultra-processed even when the base ingredients (organic yogurt, banana purée, rice starch) are otherwise minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

organic yogurt
OK

water

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

organic banana purée
OK

organic rice starch

Starch extracted from organic rice, used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

natural flavourings

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

organic concentrated lemon juice

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

enzyme

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Common questions about Little Yeos Organic Banana & Custard

Is Little Yeos Organic Banana & Custard ultra-processed?

Yes — Little Yeos Organic Banana & Custard by Yeo Valley is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: natural flavourings (an added flavouring agent) and enzyme (an added processing aid). According to NOVA, added flavourings and other industrial additives make a product ultra-processed even when the base ingredients (organic yogurt, banana purée, rice starch) are otherwise minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Little Yeos Organic Banana & Custard are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Little Yeos Organic Banana & Custard 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.