Alpro

Soya Light Drink

Barcode 5411188097327

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Yes — Soya Light Drink is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: stabiliser (gellan gum) and flavouring. These are extracted/industrial ingredients used to modify texture and taste, which places the drink in the UPF category under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like chicory root fibre and added minerals/vitamins also indicate industrial processing, but the presence of gellan gum and flavouring is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

hulled soya beans (5,5%)
OK

chicory root fibre

Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
OK

calcium [calcium carbonate
UPF

potassium phosphates

Salts used as acidity regulators and buffering agents in foods.
OK

sea salt

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

gellan gum

A hydrocolloid stabiliser used to thicken or set foods; a common food additive.
UPF

flavouring

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

vitamins (b2, b12, d2)

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Common questions about Soya Light Drink

Is Soya Light Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Soya Light Drink by Alpro is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: stabiliser (gellan gum) and flavouring. These are extracted/industrial ingredients used to modify texture and taste, which places the drink in the UPF category under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like chicory root fibre and added minerals/vitamins also indicate industrial processing, but the presence of gellan gum and flavouring is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Which ingredients in Soya Light Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Soya Light Drink as ultra-processed markers: potassium phosphates, gellan gum, 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.