Activia

Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt & Granola

Barcode 5060360502960

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Yes — Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt & Granola is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including: natural flavouring, dextrose, modified starch, stabilisers (pectin, guar gum), and cereal crispies with barley malt. These additives and refined ingredients are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

vanilla yogurt (88%): yogurt (milk)
OK

water

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

sugar (5.5%)
UPF

natural flavouring

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

vanilla

A spice/flavoring derived from the vanilla bean (Vanilla planifolia), used to impart a warm, sweet aroma and taste in foods and desserts.
OK

acidity regulators (citric acid, calcium citrate)
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

stabilisers (pectin, guar gum)
OK

colouring (beta caroten, curcumin). cereal clusters (12%): oat flakes
OK

sugar

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

cereal crispies (maize, rie, sugar, whole wheat flour, rye, barley, barley malt, low fat cocoa powder, salt)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
OK

wheat germ
OK

coconut faes
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

salt. may contain nuts
OK

sesame

A small, tan-to-brown seed used as a food ingredient or topping; mild, nutty flavor.
OK

other cereals containing gluten
OK

soy and ges use by (dd/mm): see top. leep refrigerated between 1°c and 6°cmax d and topper may not be sold separately 960

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Common questions about Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt & Granola

Is Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt & Granola ultra-processed?

Yes — Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt & Granola by Activia is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including: natural flavouring, dextrose, modified starch, stabilisers (pectin, guar gum), and cereal crispies with barley malt. These additives and refined ingredients are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt & Granola are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt & Granola as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, modified starch, dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt & Granola?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Vanilla by Yeo Valley, West country Luxury yogurt by Marks & Spencer. 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.