Yazoo

Chocolate milk drink

Barcode 5410438036833

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chocolate milk drink is ultra-processed.

The drink contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including stabilisers (cellulose, cellulose gum, carrageenan), and natural flavouring. These are industrial formulations and additives used to modify texture, stability, and flavour, which classifies the product as ultra-processed according to the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

semi-skimmed milk

Low-fat cow's milk with reduced fat content, commonly used as a beverage or base in drinks and recipes.
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 drink contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including stabilisers (cellulose, cellulose gum, carrageenan), and natural flavouring. These are industrial formulations and additives used to modify texture, stability, and flavour, which classifies the product as ultra-processed according to the NOVA system.

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.