Jörd (Arla)

Nordic oat drink Plain

Barcode 5711953176623

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Yes — Nordic oat drink Plain is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains additives/ingredients used mainly in industrial formulations: maize fibre (an isolated industrial fiber) and gellan gum (a stabiliser). These are extracted/processed ingredients beyond basic culinary use, so under NOVA this oat drink is UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

oats (12%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

maize fibre
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

gellan gum

A hydrocolloid stabiliser used to thicken or set foods; a common food additive.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

folic acid (vitamin b9)

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Common questions about Nordic oat drink Plain

Is Nordic oat drink Plain ultra-processed?

Yes — Nordic oat drink Plain by Jörd (Arla) is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains additives/ingredients used mainly in industrial formulations: maize fibre (an isolated industrial fiber) and gellan gum (a stabiliser). These are extracted/processed ingredients beyond basic culinary use, so under NOVA this oat drink is UPF.

Which ingredients in Nordic oat drink Plain are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Nordic oat drink Plain as an ultra-processed marker: gellan gum. 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.