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Yes — Actimel Strawberry is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the NOVA system because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including dextrose, modified starch, flavourings, and acidity regulators (citric acid, sodium citrate). Dextrose is an industrially refined sugar; modified starch is a chemically/physically altered starch used as a thickener/stabilizer; flavourings are industrial formulations used to enhance taste; and acidity regulators like citric acid and sodium citrate are industrial additives used to control acidity and shelf life. The presence of these ingredients means the overall product is UPF even though it also contains minimally processed components like yogurt, milk, and strawberry purée.
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Yes — Actimel Strawberry by Danone is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the NOVA system because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including dextrose, modified starch, flavourings, and acidity regulators (citric acid, sodium citrate). Dextrose is an industrially refined sugar; modified starch is a chemically/physically altered starch used as a thickener/stabilizer; flavourings are industrial formulations used to enhance taste; and acidity regulators like citric acid and sodium citrate are industrial additives used to control acidity and shelf life. The presence of these ingredients means the overall product is UPF even though it also contains minimally processed components like yogurt, milk, and strawberry purée.
Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Actimel Strawberry as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, modified starch, flavourings, citric acid and sodium citrate (acidity regulators). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Kefir Natural by Yeo Valley, Naked strawberry yogurt by Onken, Strawberry yogurt by Longley Farm. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
