Biotiful

Kefir Protein Cherry

Barcode 5060337222594

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Yes — Kefir Protein Cherry is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients used for texture and flavour: natural flavourings (added flavouring agents), stabiliser (pectin), and tapioca starch as a refined starch. These extracted and modified ingredients classify the product as UPF under NOVA.

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

sour cherry puree (5.4%)
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.
OK

tapioca starch

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

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
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.
OK

lemon concentrate. for allergens: see ingredients in bold use by date: please see lid. storage: keep refrigerated at 1-5°c. produced for biotiful dairy ltd: uk: po box 55560
OK

london
OK

sw7 9dj. eu: 3rd floor ulysses house
OK

foley street
OK

dublin 1
OK

ireland

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Common questions about Kefir Protein Cherry

Is Kefir Protein Cherry ultra-processed?

Yes — Kefir Protein Cherry by Biotiful is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients used for texture and flavour: natural flavourings (added flavouring agents), stabiliser (pectin), and tapioca starch as a refined starch. These extracted and modified ingredients classify the product as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Kefir Protein Cherry are ultra-processed?

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

What are healthier alternatives to Kefir Protein Cherry?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including 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.