Biotiful

Kefir Yogurt

Barcode 5060337221979

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Yes — Kefir Yogurt is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including natural flavouring (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), pectin used as a stabiliser, and tapioca starch as a refined thickener. These industrially processed additives move the product into the ultra-processed (UPF) category, even though the base is fermented milk with cultures and fruit.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pasteurised cow's milk fermente with live kefir and yogurt cultures*
OK

british strawberry puree (3%)
OK

fruit extract (apple, carob)
OK

grape

Fresh or whole grape fruit, often used as a fresh fruit or as a primary ingredient in fruit preparations.
OK

diced strawberries (2%)
OK

tapioca starch

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

natural flavouring

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

lemon concentrate. tincludes: bifidobacterium
OK

streptococcus thermophilus

A lactic acid bacterium used in dairy fermentation (e.g., yogurt and cheese starters). It is a traditional, safe food culture that works with other cultures.
OK

lactobacillus bulgaricus

A live bacterial culture used as a starter in yogurt fermentation; typically combined with Streptococcus thermophilus to convert lactose into lactic acid.
OK

lactobacillus acidophilus

A probiotic bacterial culture often used in fortified foods or supplements.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Kefir Yogurt

Is Kefir Yogurt ultra-processed?

Yes — Kefir Yogurt by Biotiful is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including natural flavouring (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), pectin used as a stabiliser, and tapioca starch as a refined thickener. These industrially processed additives move the product into the ultra-processed (UPF) category, even though the base is fermented milk with cultures and fruit.

Which ingredients in Kefir Yogurt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Kefir Yogurt as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Kefir Yogurt?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Strawberry yogurt by Longley Farm, 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?

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.