Yeo Valley

kefir rhubarb fermented yoghurt

Barcode 5036589255277

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Yes — kefir rhubarb fermented yoghurt is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains at least one ultra-processed ingredient according to the NOVA system: natural flavouring. All other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of natural flavouring (an industrially produced additive used to modify taste) is sufficient to categorize the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

organic milk fermented with live kefir cultures
OK

organic rhubarb (5.2%)
OK

organic sugar

Granulated sugar derived from organic sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic sweetener used in foods.
OK

tapioca starch

A fine starch extracted from cassava root, used as a thickener and binder in cooking.
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.
OK

organic elderberry juice concentrate

Concentrated juice pressed from organic elderberries, used for flavor and potential health associations.

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Common questions about kefir rhubarb fermented yoghurt

Is kefir rhubarb fermented yoghurt ultra-processed?

Yes — kefir rhubarb fermented yoghurt by Yeo Valley is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains at least one ultra-processed ingredient according to the NOVA system: natural flavouring. All other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of natural flavouring (an industrially produced additive used to modify taste) is sufficient to categorize the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in kefir rhubarb fermented yoghurt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in kefir rhubarb fermented yoghurt 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.