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kefir protein vanilla

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Yes — kefir protein vanilla is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring additive), tapioca starch (an isolated refined starch), and stabiliser pectin (a gelling/thickening agent). The presence of these additives means the product is classified as ultra-processed, even though it also contains fermented milk and fruit extracts.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pasteurized cow's milk fermented with live kefir and quark cultures

A fermented dairy product produced by introducing kefir and quark cultures to pasteurized cow's milk, resulting in tangy, cultured milk beverage or dairy product.
OK

water

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

fruit extract (apple, carob, grape)

Extract derived from multiple fruits (apple, carob, grape), used as a flavoring or flavor-enhancing ingredient. It is a processed extract.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

lemon concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice product used to impart lemon flavor or acidity in foods, obtained by removing water from lemon juice.
OK

pectin

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls, commonly used as a gelling agent, stabiliser, and thickener in foods such as jams, jellies, and confectionery.

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West country Luxury yogurt

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Common questions about kefir protein vanilla

Is kefir protein vanilla ultra-processed?

Yes — kefir protein vanilla by Beautiful Health is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring additive), tapioca starch (an isolated refined starch), and stabiliser pectin (a gelling/thickening agent). The presence of these additives means the product is classified as ultra-processed, even though it also contains fermented milk and fruit extracts.

Which ingredients in kefir protein vanilla are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in kefir protein vanilla as ultra-processed markers: fruit extract (apple, carob, grape), natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to kefir protein vanilla?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Vanilla by Yeo Valley, West country Luxury yogurt by Marks & Spencer, Kefir Natural Fermented Yogurt by Yeo Valley Organic. 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?

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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.

kefir protein vanilla

Ingredients

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Common questions about kefir protein vanilla

Is kefir protein vanilla ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in kefir protein vanilla are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to kefir protein vanilla?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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