Coconut Dessert

Barcode 5060569490112

Yes — Coconut Dessert is ultra-processed.

Ultra-processed dessert; best enjoyed occasionally rather than every day.

This is a coconut-based dessert containing several industrial additives classified as ultra-processed: modified starch, xanthan gum (thickener), natural flavouring, potassium sorbate (preservative), and carotenes (colour). These ingredients contribute industrial thickening, flavouring, preservation, and colouring functions. The product also contains sugar, coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut powder, salt, citric acid, and agar-agar; these do not by themselves determine the UPF classification.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

coconut milk (coconut extract, water)
OK

sugar

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

coconut cream (coconut extract, water)
UPF

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

natural flavouring

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

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

coconut powder
OK

gelling agent (agar-agar)
UPF

color (carotenes)

Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.

Common questions about Coconut Dessert

Is Coconut Dessert ultra-processed?

Yes — Coconut Dessert is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a coconut-based dessert containing several industrial additives classified as ultra-processed: modified starch, xanthan gum (thickener), natural flavouring, potassium sorbate (preservative), and carotenes (colour). These ingredients contribute industrial thickening, flavouring, preservation, and colouring functions. The product also contains sugar, coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut powder, salt, citric acid, and agar-agar; these do not by themselves determine the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Coconut Dessert are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Coconut Dessert as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, xanthan gum, natural flavouring, potassium sorbate, color (carotenes). 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.