Alpo, Alpro

Barista coconut milk

Barcode 5411188139249

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Barista coconut milk is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains fructose (an industrially extracted sugar), added flavouring, an acidity regulator (potassium phosphates), and a stabiliser (gellan gum), all of which are industrial additives characteristic of UPFs in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

coconut milk (5.7%) (coconut cream (2.6%), water]])
OK

hulled soya beans [3.8%]
OK

sugar

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

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
OK

acidity regulators (potassium phosphates)
OK

calcium carbonate

A mineral used as a dietary mineral supplement and leavening or anticaking agent in foods.
OK

sea salt

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

flavouring

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

gellan gum

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

vitamins b12
OK

vitamin d2 (ergocalciferol)

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and as a dietary supplement.

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Common questions about Barista coconut milk

Is Barista coconut milk ultra-processed?

Yes — Barista coconut milk by Alpo, Alpro is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains fructose (an industrially extracted sugar), added flavouring, an acidity regulator (potassium phosphates), and a stabiliser (gellan gum), all of which are industrial additives characteristic of UPFs in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Barista coconut milk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Barista coconut milk as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, gellan gum. 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.