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Longlife Almond Drink Unsweetened

Barcode 5054402818102

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Yes — Longlife Almond Drink Unsweetened is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate), stabilisers E410 (locust bean gum) and E418 (gellan gum), and emulsifier sunflower lecithins. According to NOVA, the presence of such emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickeners, and industrially modified carbohydrates makes a product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

almonds (tree nuts)(2%)
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

tricalcium phosphate

A calcium salt used as a food additive and calcium source; commonly used as anti-caking agent in powders and as a mineral supplement.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

stabilisers (e410)
OK

e418
UPF

sunflower lecithin emulsifier

A natural emulsifier extracted from sunflower seeds used to blend oil and water in foods. Labeled as an emulsifier additive; because it is an extracted/isolated ingredient, it is considered ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA guidelines.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b2
OK

vitamin d. may contain other nuts

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Common questions about Longlife Almond Drink Unsweetened

Is Longlife Almond Drink Unsweetened ultra-processed?

Yes — Longlife Almond Drink Unsweetened by tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate), stabilisers E410 (locust bean gum) and E418 (gellan gum), and emulsifier sunflower lecithins. According to NOVA, the presence of such emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickeners, and industrially modified carbohydrates makes a product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Longlife Almond Drink Unsweetened are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Longlife Almond Drink Unsweetened as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, sunflower lecithin emulsifier. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Longlife Almond Drink Unsweetened?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic & unsweetened Almond by Plenish, RUDE Almond Organic Drink by Rude health. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.