Flavoured Milk Drink

Barcode 5391527581369

Yes — Flavoured Milk Drink is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified starch, maltodextrin, mono and diglycerides, natural and artificial flavors, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate, and sodium metabisulphite. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

skim milk concentrate (milk)
OK

recombined water
OK

canola oil
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.
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

sugar

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

contains less than 2% of: natural and artificial flavors
OK

potassium citrate

Salt of citric acid used as acidity regulator and stabilizer in foods.
OK

mono and diglycerides
OK

vitamins (a, d3, e, c, b12, b6, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, folate)
UPF

sodium citrate

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

sodium benzoate

A widely used preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi in various foods and beverages.
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative and antioxidant used in foods and beverages to prevent oxidation and browning; commonly used to preserve dried fruits, wine, and processed foods.

Common questions about Flavoured Milk Drink

Is Flavoured Milk Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Flavoured Milk Drink is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified starch, maltodextrin, mono and diglycerides, natural and artificial flavors, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate, and sodium metabisulphite. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Flavoured Milk Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Flavoured Milk Drink as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, maltodextrin, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate, sodium metabisulfite. 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.