Asda

Plain Soya - Yogurt Alternative

Barcode 5054781763529

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Yes — Plain Soya - Yogurt Alternative is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes pectins (a gelling/thickening agent) and flavouring, which are industrial additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients (water, soya beans, calcium phosphate, vitamin D2, bacterial culture) are not problematic on their own, but the presence of these additives is sufficient to make the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

soybeans

A legume high in protein used in many dishes and as a basis for products like soy milk and tofu.
OK

thickener (pectins)
OK

calcium phosphate

Inorganic calcium salt used as a mineral supplement or processing aid in foods.
UPF

flavouring

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

vitamin d2

A nutrient used for fortification in foods and dietary supplements; not a food per se but a common fortifying additive.
OK

bacterial culture

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Common questions about Plain Soya - Yogurt Alternative

Is Plain Soya - Yogurt Alternative ultra-processed?

Yes — Plain Soya - Yogurt Alternative by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes pectins (a gelling/thickening agent) and flavouring, which are industrial additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients (water, soya beans, calcium phosphate, vitamin D2, bacterial culture) are not problematic on their own, but the presence of these additives is sufficient to make the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Plain Soya - Yogurt Alternative are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Plain Soya - Yogurt Alternative as an ultra-processed marker: 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.