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Salted caramel yogurt

Q: Is Salted caramel yogurt ultra-processed?

Yes — Salted caramel yogurt by The gym kitchen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several UPF indicators: flavourings (industrial flavour additives), sucralose (an artificial sweetener), tapioca starch and maize starch used as industrial thickeners, and caramelised sugar syrup used as an industrial sugar derivative. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of flavourings and artificial sweeteners alone is sufficient to classify this as UPF.

Q: Which ingredients in Salted caramel yogurt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Salted caramel yogurt as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, caramelised sugar syrup, sucralose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

Q: 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.

Q: How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Yes — Salted caramel yogurt is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several UPF indicators: flavourings (industrial flavour additives), sucralose (an artificial sweetener), tapioca starch and maize starch used as industrial thickeners, and caramelised sugar syrup used as an industrial sugar derivative. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of flavourings and artificial sweeteners alone is sufficient to classify this as UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

fat free strained yogurt (milk)
OK

water

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

sugar

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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

sucralose

A synthetic artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages; extremely sweet, often used in low-calorie products.
OK

maize starch. allergy advice: for allergens see ingredients in bold. made using british milk. suitable for vegetarians. storage: for best before: see lid. keep refrigerated. nutrition typical values per 100g per pot ri(%)** energy kj 298 597 **reference energy kcal 70 140 7% intake of an fat
OK

total <0.5g <0.5g <1% average adult (8400 kj/ -)

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Common questions about Salted caramel yogurt

Is Salted caramel yogurt ultra-processed?

Yes — Salted caramel yogurt by The gym kitchen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several UPF indicators: flavourings (industrial flavour additives), sucralose (an artificial sweetener), tapioca starch and maize starch used as industrial thickeners, and caramelised sugar syrup used as an industrial sugar derivative. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of flavourings and artificial sweeteners alone is sufficient to classify this as UPF.

Which ingredients in Salted caramel yogurt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Salted caramel yogurt as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, caramelised sugar syrup, sucralose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?