Alpro

Alpro 2x blueberry 2x cherry

Barcode 5411188106852

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Yes — Alpro 2x blueberry 2x cherry is ultra-processed.

Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including natural flavouring/flavouring, glucose-fructose syrup, modified starch, stabiliser (pectins), and colour (anthocyanins) used as an additive. Under NOVA, any presence of such industrial additives and refined syrups makes the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

blueberry ingredients: soya base (water, hulled soya beans (9,8%))
OK

sugar

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

blueberry (5,7%)
OK

calcium (tri-calciumcitrate)
OK

stabiliser (pectins)
OK

acidity regulators [citric acid
UPF

sodium citrates

Sodium citrate is a salt of citric acid used as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and emulsifier in foods. It helps control acidity and can act as a buffering agent.
UPF

natural flavouring

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

blueberry extract
UPF

carrot extract

Extract derived from carrots, used for flavor or color. A highly processed extract.
OK

sea salt

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

antioxidants (tocopherol-rich extract, fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid)
OK

vitamins (b2, b12, d2)
OK

yogurt cultures (s, thermophilus, l, bulgaricus)
OK

cherry ingredients: soya base (water, hulled soya beans (9,7%)], cherry mix (10,9%) (fruit (6,3%), juice from concentrate [4,6%]), sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, calcium (tri-calciumcitrate), stabiliser [pectins)
OK

acidity regulators (sodium citrates, citric acid)

Compounds added to foods to control acidity or basicity; often include sodium citrate and citric acid.
UPF

color (anthocyanins)

Plant-derived natural pigment used as a food colourant; anthocyanins are extracted pigments giving red to blue hues.
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

flavouring

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

yogurt cultures (s, thermophilus, l, bulgaricus)

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Common questions about Alpro 2x blueberry 2x cherry

Is Alpro 2x blueberry 2x cherry ultra-processed?

Yes — Alpro 2x blueberry 2x cherry by Alpro is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including natural flavouring/flavouring, glucose-fructose syrup, modified starch, stabiliser (pectins), and colour (anthocyanins) used as an additive. Under NOVA, any presence of such industrial additives and refined syrups makes the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Alpro 2x blueberry 2x cherry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Alpro 2x blueberry 2x cherry as ultra-processed markers: sodium citrates, natural flavouring, carrot extract, color (anthocyanins), modified starch, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Alpro 2x blueberry 2x cherry?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Plant Chef Soya Alternative To Plain Yogurt by Tesco, Soya Yoghurt by Asda. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.