Koko

Coconut milk

Barcode 5060100600208

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Yes — Coconut milk is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: an emulsifier (sucrose ester of fatty acids) and an industrial sweetener (grape juice concentrate used as a refined sugar source). These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

filtered water

Purified water suitable for drinking or cooking.
OK

coconut _milk_ (8.4%)
OK

grape juice concentrate

A juice concentrate derived from grapes, used as a sweetening or flavoring ingredient; typically a single-ingredient fruit product.
OK

calcium phosphate

Inorganic calcium salt used as a mineral supplement or processing aid in foods.
OK

emulsifier (sucrose ester of fatty acids)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

carotene color

A natural orange-red pigment used as a food colorant and vitamin A precursor. Typically beta-carotene; used to impart color in foods.
OK

vitamin d2

A nutrient used for fortification in foods and dietary supplements; not a food per se but a common fortifying additive.
OK

vitamin b12

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

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Common questions about Coconut milk

Is Coconut milk ultra-processed?

Yes — Coconut milk by Koko is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: an emulsifier (sucrose ester of fatty acids) and an industrial sweetener (grape juice concentrate used as a refined sugar source). These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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.