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Soya Drink, Unsweetened

Barcode 5057373226471

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Yes — Soya Drink, Unsweetened is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: flavouring (natural or artificial flavouring agents) and stabiliser gellan gum, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though the base ingredients (water, soya beans, vitamins, tricalcium phosphate) are not UPF.

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Common questions about Soya Drink, Unsweetened

Is Soya Drink, Unsweetened ultra-processed?

Yes — Soya Drink, Unsweetened by tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: flavouring (natural or artificial flavouring agents) and stabiliser gellan gum, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though the base ingredients (water, soya beans, vitamins, tricalcium phosphate) are not UPF.

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.