Koko

Plain Yogurt smooth and mellow

Barcode 5060100603094

Scanned 38 times by Nomi users

Yes — Plain Yogurt smooth and mellow is ultra-processed.

The product contains modified starch, an industrially processed additive used as a stabilizer/thickener, which makes it ultra-processed according to NOVA. The added vitamins and cultures do not affect the UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

coconut milk (92%) (water, coconut extract)
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

calcium phosphates

A group of inorganic compounds used as nutritional supplements, anticaking agents, or mineral fortification 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.
OK

dairy free cultures (s. thermophilus, l.bulgaricus, l. rhamnosus, p. shermanii)

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Common questions about Plain Yogurt smooth and mellow

Is Plain Yogurt smooth and mellow ultra-processed?

Yes — Plain Yogurt smooth and mellow by Koko is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains modified starch, an industrially processed additive used as a stabilizer/thickener, which makes it ultra-processed according to NOVA. The added vitamins and cultures do not affect the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Plain Yogurt smooth and mellow are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Plain Yogurt smooth and mellow as an ultra-processed marker: modified starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Plain Yogurt smooth and mellow?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Coconut Milk Yog Natural by COCOS ORGANIC, Natural Greek Style Coconut Yoghurt by Deliciously Ella. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.