Biotiful

Kefir Protein Drink Chocolate

Barcode 5060337223041

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Yes — Kefir Protein Drink Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), stabiliser (tapioca starch used as a stabiliser rather than whole food), and natural flavouring/natural vanilla flavouring. These extracted additives and flavourings place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though its base is fermented milk.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pasteurised cow's milk
OK

fermented with live kefir culturest
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
OK

water

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

dark brown sugar
OK

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
OK

dark chocolate (cocoa mass, sugar)
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

A natural phospholipid emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture, blend fats and water, and stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

natural vanilla flavouring

Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate

Juice extracted from lemons that has been concentrated by removing water, then reconstituted or packaged for use as a liquid flavoring.
OK

stabiliser (tapioca starch)
OK

natural flavouring. f includes: bifidobacterium
OK

lactobacillus acidophilus

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

lactobacillus casei

A probiotic lactic acid bacterium used as a starter culture or probiotic ingredient.
OK

lactobacillus rhamnosus

A beneficial lactic acid bacterium used as a probiotic in foods like yogurt and supplements. It can help support gut health and immune function.

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Common questions about Kefir Protein Drink Chocolate

Is Kefir Protein Drink Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Kefir Protein Drink Chocolate by Biotiful is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), stabiliser (tapioca starch used as a stabiliser rather than whole food), and natural flavouring/natural vanilla flavouring. These extracted additives and flavourings place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though its base is fermented milk.

Which ingredients in Kefir Protein Drink Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Kefir Protein Drink Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: milk protein, sunflower lecithin. 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.

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.