Yes — Milkshake is ultra-processed.
The product contains several ultra-processed additives, including stabilisers (cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, carrageenan), artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), and added flavouring (aroma). These are industrial additives and formulations characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Leche Sin lactosa Entera
Milbona
Not UPF
British Semi skimmed milk
Asda
Not UPF
Waitrose semi-skimmed milk
Essential Waitrose, Waitrose
Not UPF
Tom Parker Chocolate Milk
Not UPF
EZABLE CONTAINS 0.3% FAT HIGH IN CALCIUM Use By 00
Co-Op
Not UPF
Semi Skimmed Milk
Iceland
Not UPF
Beautiful Immunity Kefir
Beautiful Immunity
Not UPF
Morrisons semi skimmed milk
Morrissons, Morrisons
Not UPF
Riverford Organic Kefir
Riverford
Not UPF
Kefir
Biotiful
Not UPF
Yes — Milkshake by Barebells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed additives, including stabilisers (cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, carrageenan), artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose), and added flavouring (aroma). These are industrial additives and formulations characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Milkshake as an ultra-processed marker: flavoring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.