Little Jude's milk lollies

Barcode 5060081112639

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Yes — Little Jude's milk lollies is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid and includes several industrial additives and formulations: oligofructose (an industrially processed fiber/sweetener), stabilisers (guar gum and carob gum), gelling agent (pectin), and natural flavouring. According to NOVA, these extracted/isolated additives and flavourings are characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so the presence of these ingredients makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

chocolate: reconstituted whole milk (74%)
UPF

oligofructose

A short-chain fructooligosaccharide used as a sweetener or fiber additive; an isolated carbohydrate produced industrially.
OK

water

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder (1.2%)
OK

stabilisers (guar gum and carob gum)
UPF

pectin

Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
OK

vitamin d3 strawberry: reconstituted whole milk (73%)
OK

strawberry puree (10%)
OK

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
OK

beetroot juice concentrate

Concentrated juice extracted from beetroot, used for color, flavor, and sweetness in foods.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

vitamin d3 vanilla: reconstituted whole milk (78%)
OK

vitamin d3

A fat-soluble vitamin (cholecalciferol) used to support calcium absorption and bone health; commonly added to foods or supplements.

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Common questions about Little Jude's milk lollies

Is Little Jude's milk lollies ultra-processed?

Yes — Little Jude's milk lollies is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid and includes several industrial additives and formulations: oligofructose (an industrially processed fiber/sweetener), stabilisers (guar gum and carob gum), gelling agent (pectin), and natural flavouring. According to NOVA, these extracted/isolated additives and flavourings are characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so the presence of these ingredients makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Little Jude's milk lollies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Little Jude's milk lollies as ultra-processed markers: oligofructose, pectin, natural flavouring. 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.