Yes — Kefir Drink Vanilla is ultra-processed.
The product contains 'Natural Flavourings', which are considered ultra-processed according to the NOVA classification system. They are industrially processed additives used to enhance flavor, thus contributing to the classification of the product as ultra-processed.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Skimmed milk
M&S
Not UPF
Semi Skimmed Milk
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
kefir drink original
Biotiful gut health
Not UPF
Kefir Natural
Yeo Valley
Not UPF
Kefir Yogurt
Graham’s
Not UPF
kefir
Krasnystaw
Not UPF
Kefir cultured milk drink
bio tiful dairy
Not UPF
Yes — Kefir Drink Vanilla by Bio & Me is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains 'Natural Flavourings', which are considered ultra-processed according to the NOVA classification system. They are industrially processed additives used to enhance flavor, thus contributing to the classification of the product as ultra-processed.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Kefir Drink Vanilla as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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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.