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Raspberry yogurt with plant stanols by Benecol
Benecol

Raspberry yogurt with plant stanols

Barcode 5055940100537
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Raspberry yogurt with plant stanols is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including: plant stanol ester (an industrially produced cholesterol-lowering ingredient), stabiliser (pectin), flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), and sweetener (sucralose, an artificial sweetener). The presence of any such industrial additives classifies the food as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    yogurt 85% (skimmed _milk_, yogurt cultures)
  • OK
    plant stanol ester (plant stanols 3%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    raspberry 3%
  • OK
    apple puree
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • 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
    colour (beetroot juice)
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • UPF
    sucralose
    A synthetic artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages; extremely sweet, often used in low-calorie products.
  • OK
    vitamin b1 (thiamin)
    A B-complex vitamin (thiamin) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function, commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Raspberry yogurt with plant stanols

Is Raspberry yogurt with plant stanols ultra-processed?

Yes — Raspberry yogurt with plant stanols by Benecol is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including: plant stanol ester (an industrially produced cholesterol-lowering ingredient), stabiliser (pectin), flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), and sweetener (sucralose, an artificial sweetener). The presence of any such industrial additives classifies the food as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Raspberry yogurt with plant stanols are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Raspberry yogurt with plant stanols as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, sucralose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Raspberry yogurt with plant stanols?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Raspberry Yogurt by Marks & Spencer, Raspberry Yogurt by Longley Farm, Scottish Raspberry Yoghurt by Rora. 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.

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