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Suckies by The Collective
The Collective

Suckies

Barcode 5056138201869
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Suckies is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes 'natural flavourings', which is an industrially produced additive used to modify flavour and falls under NOVA group 4. The rest of the ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of this additive is sufficient to categorize the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    live yogurt
    A dairy yogurt made from milk with live bacterial cultures (L. bulgaricus and S. thermophilus); high yogurt content (82%).
  • OK
    banana puree (8%)
  • OK
    apple juice concentrate
    Concentrated juice obtained from apples by removing water content; a single-ingredient fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    concentrated grape juice
    Juice derived from grapes that has been concentrated by removing water, used as a sweetening or flavoring ingredient.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • OK
    vitamin d. **contains cultures: l. bulgaricus and s. thermophilus. typical values energy for allergens
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. contains pasteurised cow's milk. suitable for vegetarians & gluten free

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Common questions about Suckies

Is Suckies ultra-processed?

Yes — Suckies by The Collective is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes 'natural flavourings', which is an industrially produced additive used to modify flavour and falls under NOVA group 4. The rest of the ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of this additive is sufficient to categorize the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Suckies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Suckies as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Suckies?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Banana yoghurt by Longley Farm. 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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