Prune Yogurt

Barcode 5060360509037

Yes — Prune Yogurt is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, specifically natural flavourings and modified maize starch, which are extracted/modified ingredients used for flavour and texture. It also includes a stabiliser (pectin), which is another processed additive, although common. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate ultra-processing under NOVA.

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

prune (7%)
OK

sugar

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

prune purée (1%)
UPF

natural flavourings

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

modified maize starch

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

lemon juice concentrate

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

milk minerals
OK

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

Common questions about Prune Yogurt

Is Prune Yogurt ultra-processed?

Yes — Prune Yogurt 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 processed ingredients, specifically natural flavourings and modified maize starch, which are extracted/modified ingredients used for flavour and texture. It also includes a stabiliser (pectin), which is another processed additive, although common. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate ultra-processing under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Prune Yogurt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Prune Yogurt as ultra-processed markers: natural flavourings, modified maize starch. 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?

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.