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Alpro yoghurt by Alpro
Alpro

Alpro yoghurt

Barcode 5411188137122
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Alpro yoghurt is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and refined components: soluble corn fibre, natural flavourings, modified starch, stabilisers (pectins), antioxidants (tocopherol-rich extract, fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid). These are extracted/isolated additives and processing aids characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    soya base (water)
  • OK
    hulled soya beans (9.4%)
  • OK
    strawberry (8%)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    soluble corn fibre
    A corn-derived dietary fibre used to increase fibre content in foods; a processed carbohydrate ingredient.
  • OK
    calcium (tri-calciumcitrate)
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • UPF
    carrot extract
    Extract derived from carrots, used for flavor or color. A highly processed extract.
  • 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.
  • OK
    stabilisers (pectins)
  • OK
    acidity regulators (citric acid, sodium citrates)
    A combined food additive providing acidity regulation; includes citric acid and sodium citrates used to adjust acidity in foods.
  • 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
    riboflavin (vitamin b2)
    A water-soluble vitamin essential for energy metabolism and the normal functioning of the body's cells.
  • OK
    vitamin b12
    A water-soluble vitamin (cobalamin) essential for red blood cell formation, nerve function, and DNA synthesis.
  • OK
    vitamin d2 (ergocalciferol)
    Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and as a dietary supplement.
  • OK
    yogurt cultures (s. thermophilus, l. bulgaricus)
  • OK
    l. acidophilus

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Common questions about Alpro yoghurt

Is Alpro yoghurt ultra-processed?

Yes — Alpro yoghurt by Alpro is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and refined components: soluble corn fibre, natural flavourings, modified starch, stabilisers (pectins), antioxidants (tocopherol-rich extract, fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid). These are extracted/isolated additives and processing aids characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Alpro yoghurt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Alpro yoghurt as ultra-processed markers: natural flavourings, carrot extract, modified starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Alpro yoghurt?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Naked strawberry yogurt by Onken, Strawberry yogurt by Longley Farm, Kefir Natural Fermented Yogurt by Yeo Valley Organic. 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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