Custard cream

Barcode 5060081114954

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Yes — Custard cream is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient) and other industrial additives such as modified starch and added colouring (beta-carotene), which fall under NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

sugar

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

double cream

A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

madagascan bourbon vanilla extract
OK

cream powder (milk)

Dried cream, a dairy product with fat and protein; a processed dairy ingredient used to impart creaminess in foods.
UPF

beta-carotene

A natural or synthetic orange pigment used as a colorant in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Custard cream

Is Custard cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Custard cream is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient) and other industrial additives such as modified starch and added colouring (beta-carotene), which fall under NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Custard cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Custard cream as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, beta-carotene. 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.