Yazoo

Chocolate Milk Drink

Barcode 5410438036482

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Yes — Chocolate Milk Drink is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and flavourings. Specifically, it contains stabilisers (cellulose, cellulose gum, carrageenan), which are emulsifiers/thickeners used to modify texture and shelf life, and natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced flavour additive. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed category according to the NOVA classification, even though it also contains basic foods like milk, sugar, and cocoa.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

semi skimmed milk
OK

skimmed milk

Milk with fat removed to low fat content (around 0.1-0.5% fat).
OK

sugar

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder (1% fat)

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, a common baking and beverage ingredient.
UPF

stabilisers: cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carrageenan

A blend of food-grade stabilisers used to modify texture and viscosity in products.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about Chocolate Milk Drink

Is Chocolate Milk Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Milk Drink by Yazoo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and flavourings. Specifically, it contains stabilisers (cellulose, cellulose gum, carrageenan), which are emulsifiers/thickeners used to modify texture and shelf life, and natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced flavour additive. These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed category according to the NOVA classification, even though it also contains basic foods like milk, sugar, and cocoa.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Milk Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chocolate Milk Drink as ultra-processed markers: stabilisers: cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carrageenan, natural 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.