Fortified Milk Drink

Barcode 5391527580706

Yes — Fortified Milk Drink is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: glucose syrup and maltodextrin (industrially refined sugars), phosphoric acid and hydrochloric acid (acidity regulators), sodium citrate (emulsifier/buffer), sodium ascorbate (additive form of vitamin C), added flavors, and multiple mineral salts. These extracted and synthesized additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, placing the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sugar

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

cow's milk proteins
OK

agar-agar
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

phosphoric acid

A clear, colorless inorganic acid used as a food acidity regulator and flavor enhancer in beverages; common in cola formulations.
OK

hydrochloric acid
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

sodium chloride

Common table salt; basic culinary ingredient and essential mineral used for flavor and preservation.
OK

magnesium chloride

A mineral salt used as a stabilizer, coagulant, or electrolyte supplement in foods and beverages.
UPF

sodium citrate

A salt of citric acid used as acidity regulator, buffering agent, or emulsifier in processed foods and beverages.
UPF

flavors

General term for added flavoring substances; can be natural or artificial. Used to impart or enhance taste and aroma in foods.
OK

minerals (iron oxide, copper sulphate, sodium humate, chromium chloride
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Sodium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant in foods and beverages.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

zinc sulfate
OK

vitamins (b1, b2, b6, b12, c, d, e, biotin, cyanocobalamin)

Common questions about Fortified Milk Drink

Is Fortified Milk Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Fortified Milk Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: glucose syrup and maltodextrin (industrially refined sugars), phosphoric acid and hydrochloric acid (acidity regulators), sodium citrate (emulsifier/buffer), sodium ascorbate (additive form of vitamin C), added flavors, and multiple mineral salts. These extracted and synthesized additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, placing the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Fortified Milk Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Fortified Milk Drink as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, maltodextrin, phosphoric acid, sodium citrate, flavors, sodium ascorbate. 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.