MLEKOVITA

Strawberry Kefir

Barcode 5900512901473

Yes — Strawberry Kefir is ultra-processed.

The kefir contains flavourings, which are industrial additives used to modify taste, so it is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pasteurised milk

Milk that has been heat-treated to kill pathogenic bacteria (pasteurisation) while preserving most nutrients; a basic dairy ingredient used in many products.
OK

sugar

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

strawberry puree from concentrate

A fruit puree made from strawberries, obtained by concentrating juice and pulp. Used as a flavoring or base in drinks and desserts.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

black carrot and beetroot concentrate

A vegetable concentrate combining black carrot and beetroot, used as a flavoring or coloring in foods.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

lactococcus lactis / lactococcus cremoris starter cultures

Dairy fermentation cultures containing Lactococcus lactis and Lactococcus cremoris, used to ferment milk and develop texture and acidity in cheese and yogurt.
OK

lactococcus diacetylactis

A dairy starter culture that contributes diacetyl flavor compounds and lactic fermentation in dairy products.
OK

leuconostoc spp. and streptococcus thermophilus (thermophiles)

Starter culture mix including Leuconostoc species and Streptococcus thermophilus used in dairy fermentation to develop acidity, texture, and flavor.
OK

bifidobacterium

A genus of beneficial lactic acid bacteria used as a probiotic in dairy products and supplements.
OK

lactobacillus acidophilus

A probiotic bacterial culture often used in fortified foods or supplements.
OK

lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp.

A lactic acid bacterium used as a starter culture in yogurt production, typically as Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus.

Common questions about Strawberry Kefir

Is Strawberry Kefir ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry Kefir by MLEKOVITA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The kefir contains flavourings, which are industrial additives used to modify taste, so it is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Strawberry Kefir are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Strawberry Kefir as an ultra-processed marker: flavourings. 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.