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Soya Drink Unsweetened by The Grower's Harvest, Tesco
The Grower's Harvest, Tesco

Soya Drink Unsweetened

Barcode 5057753181369
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Soya Drink Unsweetened is ultra-processed.

Contains natural flavouring (a pre-identified UPF ingredient) and gellan gum, an industrial stabiliser, which make it ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    soya bean (8%)
  • OK
    tricalcium phosphate
    A calcium salt used as a food additive and calcium source; commonly used as anti-caking agent in powders and as a mineral supplement.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • UPF
    gellan gum
    A hydrocolloid stabiliser used to thicken or set foods; a common food additive.
  • 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
    riboflavin
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    vitamin d2
    A nutrient used for fortification in foods and dietary supplements; not a food per se but a common fortifying additive.

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Common questions about Soya Drink Unsweetened

Is Soya Drink Unsweetened ultra-processed?

Yes — Soya Drink Unsweetened by The Grower's Harvest, Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains natural flavouring (a pre-identified UPF ingredient) and gellan gum, an industrial stabiliser, which make it ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Soya Drink Unsweetened are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Soya Drink Unsweetened as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, gellan gum, potassium iodide. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Soya Drink Unsweetened?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Soya Unsweetened U.H.T. by Alpro, Everyday Essentials Soya Unsweetened by Aldi, Unsweetened soya by Tesco. 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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