Tesco

Coconut drink

Barcode 5057753927523

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — Coconut drink is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), stabilisers (xanthan gum, gellan gum), guar gum, and an emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids). These extracted and industrially processed additives classify the product as ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (water, coconut cream, sugar, minerals, vitamins) are not themselves UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

coconut cream (4%) (coconut extract, water]. sugar, tricalcium phosphate, flavouring. sea salt)
OK

stabilisers (xanthan gum, gellan gum)
OK

guar gum. emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids)
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.

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Common questions about Coconut drink

Is Coconut drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Coconut drink by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), stabilisers (xanthan gum, gellan gum), guar gum, and an emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids). These extracted and industrially processed additives classify the product as ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (water, coconut cream, sugar, minerals, vitamins) are not themselves UPF.

Which ingredients in Coconut drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Coconut drink as an ultra-processed marker: 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.