Fage

Yoghurt 5% fat

Barcode 5201054017036

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No — Yoghurt 5% fat is not ultra-processed.

This strained yoghurt contains only dairy ingredients (pasteurised milk and cream) plus live active cultures. These are traditional, minimally processed components used to ferment milk into yoghurt, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing. It therefore does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

pasteurized skimmed milk

Milk with fat content reduced to skim level, pasteurized to ensure safety; used as a base dairy ingredient.
OK

cream (milk)

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

live active yogurt cultures

A mixture of live bacterial cultures used to ferment milk in yogurt production, typically including Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, plus possibly Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium species.

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Common questions about Yoghurt 5% fat

Is Yoghurt 5% fat ultra-processed?

No — Yoghurt 5% fat by Fage is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This strained yoghurt contains only dairy ingredients (pasteurised milk and cream) plus live active cultures. These are traditional, minimally processed components used to ferment milk into yoghurt, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing. It therefore does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food.

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?

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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.