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Icelandic Skyr Blueberry

Barcode 5690527911801

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Yes — Icelandic Skyr Blueberry is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer) and added flavour. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

skim milk

Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
OK

sugar

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

water

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

blueberries (4%)
OK

elderberry juice
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
UPF

flavour

Generic flavoring; an additive used to impart taste, can be natural or artificial.
OK

skyr cultures

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Common questions about Icelandic Skyr Blueberry

Is Icelandic Skyr Blueberry ultra-processed?

Yes — Icelandic Skyr Blueberry by Skyr is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer) and added flavour. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Icelandic Skyr Blueberry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Icelandic Skyr Blueberry as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavour. 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.