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Yes — Honey & ginger kefir is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains pectin (a gelling/thickening agent) and added natural flavour, which are industrial additives according to the NOVA system criteria in this task.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other dairy, eggs & yoghurt Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Kefir
Biotiful
Not UPF
Semi skimmed milk
McCallums
Not UPF
Semi Skimmed Milk
Morrisons
Not UPF
Natural kefir
Bakoma
Not UPF
Semi skimmed milk
Farmfoods
Not UPF
Skimmed Milk
Essential Waitrose
Not UPF
Beautiful Immunity Kefir natural
Beautiful immunity
Not UPF
Classic Chocolate Milk
Cocio
Not UPF
Kefir natural
The Collective
Not UPF
Milk
Eden
Not UPF
Yes — Honey & ginger kefir by biotiful is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains pectin (a gelling/thickening agent) and added natural flavour, which are industrial additives according to the NOVA system criteria in this task.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Kefir Natural by Yeo Valley, Kefir by Mlekovita, Kefil by Morrisons. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.
