Alpro

Velvet vanilla flavour

Barcode 54051294

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Velvet vanilla flavour is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients: modified starch, maltodextrin, flavouring, and thickeners (pectins, carrageenan). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

soya base (84.8%) (water)
OK

hulled soya beans (8.6%])
OK

sugar

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

tri-calcium phosphate

Calcium salt used as a supplement or calcium fortification; serves as a mineral source for bone health.
UPF

carrot concentrate

Concentrated carrot juice or puree used as a flavor/colouring ingredient; a processed vegetable product.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

thickeners (pectins, carrageenan)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

vitamins b2
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble vitamin (cobalamin) essential for red blood cell formation, nerve function, and DNA synthesis.
OK

vitamin d2 (ergocalciferol)

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and as a dietary supplement.

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Common questions about Velvet vanilla flavour

Is Velvet vanilla flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — Velvet vanilla flavour by Alpro is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients: modified starch, maltodextrin, flavouring, and thickeners (pectins, carrageenan). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Velvet vanilla flavour are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Velvet vanilla flavour as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, maltodextrin, carrot concentrate, flavouring. 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?

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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.