Danone

Actimel 0%

Barcode 5060058333166

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Yes — Actimel 0% is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as stabiliser (pectin), artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), and natural flavourings, all of which fall under NOVA group 4 criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

yogurt (milk)

Dairy yogurt, a fermented milk product.
OK

water

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

skimmed _milk_
OK

pectin

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls, commonly used as a gelling agent, stabiliser, and thickener in foods such as jams, jellies, and confectionery.
OK

_milk_ minerals concentrate
UPF

sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k)

A blend of artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame potassium used to sweeten foods and beverages.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

lactobacillus casei (l. casei danone)
OK

vitamins (b6)
OK

d (vitamin d)

Vitamin D used as a fortifying nutrient in foods or supplements.

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Common questions about Actimel 0%

Is Actimel 0% ultra-processed?

Yes — Actimel 0% by Danone is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as stabiliser (pectin), artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), and natural flavourings, all of which fall under NOVA group 4 criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Actimel 0% are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Actimel 0% as ultra-processed markers: sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k), natural flavourings. 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.