Danone

Oykos

Barcode 5060360501895

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Oykos is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), natural flavour, stabiliser (locust bean gum), and fruit and vegetable juice concentrate used as a colouring/flavouring agent. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 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

blueberry (12%)
OK

sugar

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

modified maize starch

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

fruit and vegetable juice concentrate
OK

acidity regulators (sodium citrate, citric acid)
UPF

natural flavour

A flavouring substance derived from natural sources used to impart aroma and taste in foods.
OK

stabiliser (locust bean gum). for allergens
OK

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Common questions about Oykos

Is Oykos ultra-processed?

Yes — Oykos by Danone is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), natural flavour, stabiliser (locust bean gum), and fruit and vegetable juice concentrate used as a colouring/flavouring agent. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Oykos are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Oykos as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, natural flavour. 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.