Danone,Activia

Gut Health Strawberry

Barcode 5060360506128

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Yes — Gut Health Strawberry is ultra-processed.

This yogurt contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, black carrot juice concentrate, natural flavourings, and concentrated carrot juice, which are industrially processed ingredients used for texture, colour, and flavour. These additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

yogurt (milk)

Dairy yogurt, a fermented milk product.
OK

strawberry

A fresh or reconstituted form of the strawberry fruit (Fragaria × ananassa), commonly bright red, sweet-tart berries used in desserts, jams, and beverages.
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.
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.
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 juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
UPF

natural flavourings

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

carrot juice concentrate

Juice concentrated from carrots, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and vegetarian dishes.
OK

milk minerals

Mineral remineralisers derived from dairy sources used as a fortifying ingredient to supply calcium, magnesium, and other minerals.
OK

cultures (bifidobacterium lactis, streptococcus thermophilus, lactobacillus bulgaricus, lactococcus lactis)

Live starter cultures used to ferment dairy products (e.g., yogurt). Provides probiotic bacteria often included as a culture mix.

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Common questions about Gut Health Strawberry

Is Gut Health Strawberry ultra-processed?

Yes — Gut Health Strawberry by Danone,Activia is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This yogurt contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, black carrot juice concentrate, natural flavourings, and concentrated carrot juice, which are industrially processed ingredients used for texture, colour, and flavour. These additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Gut Health Strawberry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Gut Health Strawberry as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, black carrot juice concentrate, natural flavourings, carrot juice concentrate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Gut Health Strawberry?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Strawberry yogurt by Longley Farm. 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?

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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.