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Soya Original by Alpro,Danone
Alpro,Danone

Soya Original

Barcode 5411188543381
Scanned  62  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Soya Original is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of additives and industrial ingredients including: generic flavoring (an added flavouring agent), acidity regulators (potassium phosphates), and stabilizer (gellan gum). These extracted and industrially used additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    soy component (drinking water, hulled soybeans (8%))
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    acidity regulators (potassium phosphates)
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    flavor
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    stabilizer (gellan gum)
  • OK
    vitamins (b2, b12, d2)

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Common questions about Soya Original

Is Soya Original ultra-processed?

Yes — Soya Original by Alpro,Danone is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of additives and industrial ingredients including: generic flavoring (an added flavouring agent), acidity regulators (potassium phosphates), and stabilizer (gellan gum). These extracted and industrially used additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients according to NOVA.

What are healthier alternatives to Soya Original?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Soya Unsweetened U.H.T. by Alpro, Everyday Essentials Soya Unsweetened by Aldi, Unsweetened soya by Tesco. 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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