Alpro

Chilled No Sugar Oat Milk

Barcode 5411188141280

Yes — Chilled No Sugar Oat Milk is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains soluble corn fibre (an industrially processed fiber ingredient) and gellan gum (a stabiliser). These extracted/industrial additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though other ingredients like water, oats, sunflower oil, salt, vitamins and minerals are not UPF by themselves.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

oat (9.9%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

soluble corn fibre

A corn-derived dietary fibre used to increase fibre content in foods; a processed carbohydrate ingredient.
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

gellan gum

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

potassium iodide

A simple inorganic salt used as a source of iodine in food fortification and dietary supplements; also used in medical applications.
OK

vitamins b2
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble vitamin (cobalamin) essential for red blood cell formation, nerve function, and DNA synthesis.
OK

d2. for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may contain other cereals containing gluten. free from dairy. naturally lactose free

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Common questions about Chilled No Sugar Oat Milk

Is Chilled No Sugar Oat Milk ultra-processed?

Yes — Chilled No Sugar Oat Milk by Alpro is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains soluble corn fibre (an industrially processed fiber ingredient) and gellan gum (a stabiliser). These extracted/industrial additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though other ingredients like water, oats, sunflower oil, salt, vitamins and minerals are not UPF by themselves.

Which ingredients in Chilled No Sugar Oat Milk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chilled No Sugar Oat Milk as an ultra-processed marker: 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.