Asda

Long Life Almond Unsweetened

Barcode 5054781982562

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Yes — Long Life Almond Unsweetened is ultra-processed.

This almond drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: an emulsifier (sunflower lecithins), stabilisers (gellan gum, carboxymethyl cellulose, xanthan gum), and potassium iodide. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system, as they are not typical household culinary ingredients and are used to modify texture, stability, and micronutrient content in an industrial formulation.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

_almonds_ (_nut_) (2%)
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

calcium phosphate

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

stabilisers (gellan gum, carboxy methyl cellulose, xanthan gum)
OK

salt

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

potassium iodide

A chemical commonly used as a micronutrient fortificant (iodine) in salt and foods.
OK

vitamin b12

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

vitamin d2

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

vitamin b2

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Common questions about Long Life Almond Unsweetened

Is Long Life Almond Unsweetened ultra-processed?

Yes — Long Life Almond Unsweetened by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This almond drink is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: an emulsifier (sunflower lecithins), stabilisers (gellan gum, carboxymethyl cellulose, xanthan gum), and potassium iodide. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system, as they are not typical household culinary ingredients and are used to modify texture, stability, and micronutrient content in an industrial formulation.

Which ingredients in Long Life Almond Unsweetened are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Long Life Almond Unsweetened as ultra-processed markers: sunflower lecithin emulsifier, potassium iodide. 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.