Banana Ginger Yogurt Dessert

Barcode 5054781337225

Yes — Banana Ginger Yogurt Dessert is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch, flavouring, colouring agent (150d), and industrial sugar formulations like reducing sugar alloys. These are industrially processed additives and formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

vanilla yogurt (milk) (79%)
OK

water

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

cooked caramel
OK

pectin

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls, commonly used as a gelling agent, stabiliser, and thickener in foods such as jams, jellies, and confectionery.
OK

banana puree (2%)
OK

crystallised ginger (0.1%)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

ground vanilla pods

Ground vanilla beans used for flavoring; a traditional spice derived from vanilla pods.
OK

banana yogurt (low fat banana yogurt (milk) (74%), water, sugar, modified maize starch, flavouring, corn starch)
OK

alloy 75% reducing sugar
OK

stabilisers (pectins)
OK

alloy coloured sugar
OK

colouring agent (150d)
OK

no artificial colours
OK

flavours or hydrogenated fat

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Common questions about Banana Ginger Yogurt Dessert

Is Banana Ginger Yogurt Dessert ultra-processed?

Yes — Banana Ginger Yogurt Dessert is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch, flavouring, colouring agent (150d), and industrial sugar formulations like reducing sugar alloys. These are industrially processed additives and formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Banana Ginger Yogurt Dessert are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Banana Ginger Yogurt Dessert as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, 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.