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Happy monkey smoothies by Happy Monkey
Happy Monkey

Happy monkey smoothies

Barcode 5060162210391
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Happy monkey smoothies is ultra-processed.

The product contains natural flavour, which is an industrially produced flavoring additive and therefore makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA. The presence of fruit juices from concentrate also indicates industrial processing, though the key UPF-defining ingredient is the added natural flavour.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    apple juice from concentrate (81%)
  • OK
    crushed banana
  • OK
    blackcurrant juice from concentrate (6%). elderberry juice from concentrate
  • UPF
    natural flavour
    A flavouring substance derived from natural sources used to impart aroma and taste in foods.

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Common questions about Happy monkey smoothies

Is Happy monkey smoothies ultra-processed?

Yes — Happy monkey smoothies by Happy Monkey is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains natural flavour, which is an industrially produced flavoring additive and therefore makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA. The presence of fruit juices from concentrate also indicates industrial processing, though the key UPF-defining ingredient is the added natural flavour.

Which ingredients in Happy monkey smoothies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Happy monkey smoothies as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavour. 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.

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