Ísey

skyr vanilla

Barcode 5690845002403

Yes — skyr vanilla is ultra-processed.

This vanilla skyr is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch), unspecified flavouring, high-intensity artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), and added color (carotenes) used as cosmetic additives. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods, beyond basic dairy fermentation and traditional flavoring.

Ingredients

5 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

water

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

modified maize starch

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

flavouring

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

pectin (thickener)

Pectin used as a gelling/thickening agent in food products, derived from plant sources.
OK

vanilla pods extracted
UPF

sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k)

A blend of artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame potassium used to sweeten foods and beverages.
UPF

color (carotenes)

Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.
UPF

lactase

Enzyme preparation that breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose, often used in lactose-free products; an extracted enzyme additive.
OK

skyr cultures

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Common questions about skyr vanilla

Is skyr vanilla ultra-processed?

Yes — skyr vanilla by Ísey is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This vanilla skyr is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch), unspecified flavouring, high-intensity artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), and added color (carotenes) used as cosmetic additives. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods, beyond basic dairy fermentation and traditional flavoring.

Which ingredients in skyr vanilla are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in skyr vanilla as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavouring, sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k), color (carotenes), lactase. 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.