Coconut Yogurt

Barcode 5060426813818

Yes — Coconut Yogurt is ultra-processed.

This coconut-based fermented product contains modified corn flour (a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient), gellan gum (a gelling/stabilizing agent), and added cultures. Modified corn flour and gellan gum are industrial additives used to alter texture and stability, which classifies the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

coconut water (50%)
OK

coconut milk (47%)
UPF

modified corn flour

Corn starch product that has undergone physical/enzymatic modification; used as thickener.
OK

cocoyam root fiber
UPF

gellan gum

A water-soluble polysaccharide produced by the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea, widely used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in foods and beverages.
OK

calcium phosphate (calcium)
OK

cultures (lactobacillus acidophilus, streptococcus thermophilus, lactobacillus, rhamnosus)

Common questions about Coconut Yogurt

Is Coconut Yogurt ultra-processed?

Yes — Coconut Yogurt is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This coconut-based fermented product contains modified corn flour (a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient), gellan gum (a gelling/stabilizing agent), and added cultures. Modified corn flour and gellan gum are industrial additives used to alter texture and stability, which classifies the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Coconut Yogurt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Coconut Yogurt as ultra-processed markers: modified corn flour, gellan gum. 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.