Yes — Persimmon Kefir Drink is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives: natural flavoring (an extracted/flavoring additive) and roasted barley extract (a processed extract used as a flavor and color enhancer). These move the product into NOVA 4, even though the base (water, persimmon, kefir cultures, luo han guo) is minimally processed/fermented.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Kefir - Gęsty
Łowicz
Not UPF
Skimmed British milk powder
By sainsbury's
Not UPF
Whole british milk
Sainsbury's SO organic,sainsbury's
Not UPF
Kefir yogurt
Asda
Not UPF
Dairy Pride Semi-skimmed Milk
Crediton Dairy
Not UPF
Cow’s Milk
By sainsbury's
Not UPF
Kefir Drink Natural
Beautiful Everyday
Not UPF
Free Range Milk - Chocolate
Tom parker
Not UPF
Kefil
Morrisons
Not UPF
Leche Sin lactosa Entera
Milbona
Not UPF
Yes — Persimmon Kefir Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives: natural flavoring (an extracted/flavoring additive) and roasted barley extract (a processed extract used as a flavor and color enhancer). These move the product into NOVA 4, even though the base (water, persimmon, kefir cultures, luo han guo) is minimally processed/fermented.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Persimmon Kefir Drink as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavoring. 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.