Citrus Custard Dessert

Barcode 5060971866109

Yes — Citrus Custard Dessert is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains modified starch (an industrially processed starch), potassium sorbate (a preservative), and agar (a gelling agent). These additives place the food in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cream (milk)

Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

water

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

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

japanese yuzu juice
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

egg yolk

The yellow portion of a chicken egg, rich in fats and proteins, used to enrich sauces, custards, and baked goods.
OK

coconut sugar infused with turmeric
OK

agar
OK

citric acid (acidity regulator)
OK

potassium sorbate (preservative)

Common questions about Citrus Custard Dessert

Is Citrus Custard Dessert ultra-processed?

Yes — Citrus Custard Dessert is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains modified starch (an industrially processed starch), potassium sorbate (a preservative), and agar (a gelling agent). These additives place the food in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Citrus Custard Dessert are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Citrus Custard Dessert as an ultra-processed marker: modified starch. 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.