Tesco

Soya alternative to greek style yogurt

Barcode 5059697767913

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No — Soya alternative to greek style yogurt is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of water, soybeans, pectin as a thickener, minerals (tricalcium phosphate, iodine), vitamins (D, B12), and bacterial cultures. Pectin is a common thickener and the fortification with vitamins and minerals does not in itself make this an ultra-processed food under the provided NOVA guidance. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides, refined industrial syrups, or artificial/natural flavourings listed. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the given criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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soya bean (12%)
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pectin (thickener)

Pectin used as a gelling/thickening agent in food products, derived from plant sources.
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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.
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lodine
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vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
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bacterial culture
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vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Soya alternative to greek style yogurt

Is Soya alternative to greek style yogurt ultra-processed?

No — Soya alternative to greek style yogurt by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of water, soybeans, pectin as a thickener, minerals (tricalcium phosphate, iodine), vitamins (D, B12), and bacterial cultures. Pectin is a common thickener and the fortification with vitamins and minerals does not in itself make this an ultra-processed food under the provided NOVA guidance. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides, refined industrial syrups, or artificial/natural flavourings listed. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the given criteria.

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.