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Greek Style Yogurt

Barcode 5060360501758

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Yes — Greek Style Yogurt is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified maize starch, flavourings, stabilisers (pectin, carrageenan), sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), and oligofructose. According to NOVA, these additives and industrially processed components place the product in the ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

yogurt (milk)

A fermented dairy product made from milk with lactic acid bacteria cultures. Common as a breakfast or ingredient in dishes.
OK

strawberry (12%)
OK

oligofructose (fibre)
OK

potato and tapioca starch
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

stabilisers (pectin, carrageenan)
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

acidity regulators (calcium citrate, sodium citrate, lactic acid)
UPF

black carrot juice concentrate

Concentrated juice derived from black carrots, a pigmented variety of carrot (Daucus carota) rich in anthocyanins, typically used for flavoring and color.
UPF

sweeteners (acesulfame k, sucralose)

Artificial sweeteners including acesulfame K and sucralose used as sugar substitutes; categorized as food additives.
OK

vitamin d. may contain nuts
OK

cereals containing gluten

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Common questions about Greek Style Yogurt

Is Greek Style Yogurt ultra-processed?

Yes — Greek Style Yogurt by Light & Free is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified maize starch, flavourings, stabilisers (pectin, carrageenan), sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), and oligofructose. According to NOVA, these additives and industrially processed components place the product in the ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Greek Style Yogurt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Greek Style Yogurt as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavourings, black carrot juice concentrate, sweeteners (acesulfame k, sucralose). 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.