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Yes — Vanilla flavoured shake is ultra-processed.
The product contains several ultra-processed indicators according to NOVA: natural flavouring (industrial flavouring agent), and stabilisers such as gellan gum, carrageenan, and trisodium citrate, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability. Even though the base is mostly milk, the presence of these additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Semi skimmed milk
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Not UPF
Semi skimmed milk
Not UPF
Skimmed milk
M&S
Not UPF
Semi Skimmed Milk
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
kefir drink original
Biotiful gut health
Not UPF
Kefir Natural
Yeo Valley
Not UPF
Yes — Vanilla flavoured shake by Arla Foods, Arla, Arla Protein is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed indicators according to NOVA: natural flavouring (industrial flavouring agent), and stabilisers such as gellan gum, carrageenan, and trisodium citrate, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability. Even though the base is mostly milk, the presence of these additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Vanilla flavoured shake as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Chocolate m*lkshake by Grounded, Power Shake - Chocolate Peanut butter by BOL, Protein mint choc milkshake by Grounded. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
