Alpro

Single Soya cream

Barcode 5411188511328

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Yes — Single Soya cream is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids), stabilisers (xanthan gum, carrageenan, guar gum), and flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

soya base (84.4%) (water)
OK

hulled soya beans (5.5%)
OK

sunflower oil

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

sugar

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

emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids)

A food emulsifier made from sucrose esters of fatty acids used to improve texture and mixing.
OK

stabilisers (xanthan gum, carrageenan, guar gum)
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.

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Common questions about Single Soya cream

Is Single Soya cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Single Soya cream by Alpro is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids), stabilisers (xanthan gum, carrageenan, guar gum), and flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Single Soya cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Single Soya cream as ultra-processed markers: emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids), 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.