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Gut Health Light and Creamy by The Coconut Collab
The Coconut Collab

Gut Health Light and Creamy

Barcode 5060426812828
Scanned  52  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Gut Health Light and Creamy is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and modified ingredients such as modified corn flour, modified tapioca starch, guar gum, pectin, and natural flavourings/flavouring, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    coconut milk
    Coconut milk is a creamy liquid derived from grated coconut meat, often used in Asian and tropical cuisines; may be sold canned or carton and sometimes contains stabilizers.
  • OK
    coconut water
    Natural, clear liquid from young coconuts, often consumed as a refreshing beverage; typically free of added sugars or flavorings, though some brands may add sugar.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    modified corn flour
    Corn starch product that has undergone physical/enzymatic modification; used as thickener.
  • UPF
    modified tapioca starch
    A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • UPF
    guar gum
    A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
  • OK
    pectin
    A natural polysaccharide derived from plant cell walls, used as a gelling and thickening agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    vitamin d2
    A nutrient used for fortification in foods and dietary supplements; not a food per se but a common fortifying additive.
  • OK
    vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)
    Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
  • OK
    vitamin b12
    A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
  • OK
    tricalcium phosphate (calcium)
    A calcium phosphate salt used as a mineral supplement or anti-caking agent in foods.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    fermented cultures
    Live bacterial cultures used in yogurt and dairy fermentation (e.g., Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium spp.) with vitamin D.

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Common questions about Gut Health Light and Creamy

Is Gut Health Light and Creamy ultra-processed?

Yes — Gut Health Light and Creamy by The Coconut Collab is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and modified ingredients such as modified corn flour, modified tapioca starch, guar gum, pectin, and natural flavourings/flavouring, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Gut Health Light and Creamy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Gut Health Light and Creamy as ultra-processed markers: modified corn flour, modified tapioca starch, guar gum, natural flavourings, natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Gut Health Light and Creamy?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Coconut Milk Yog Natural by COCOS ORGANIC, Natural Greek Style Coconut Yoghurt by Deliciously Ella. 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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