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Yes — Creamy oat is ultra-processed.
Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives and processing aids: emulsifier (E472e) and stabiliser (xanthan gum). These extracted, isolated additives are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other plant-based dairy Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Natural Greek Style Coconut Yoghurt
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Organic Barista Oat
Rude health
Not UPF
Almond Milk
Plants by Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Barista Soya
Plenish
Not UPF
Oat Drink, Oat and Hemp
Jörd
Not UPF
Creamed Coconut Block
Blue Dragon
Not UPF
Plant Chef Soya Alternative To Plain Yogurt
Tesco
Not UPF
So Soja! Natural
Sojade
Not UPF
Soya alternative to greek style yogurt
Tesco
Not UPF
Patak's Creamed Coconut - 4 Sachets
Patak's
Not UPF
Yes — Creamy oat by Oatly is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives and processing aids: emulsifier (E472e) and stabiliser (xanthan gum). These extracted, isolated additives are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Creamy oat as ultra-processed markers: emulsifier e472e, stabiliser (xanthan gum). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic oat drink by Oatly, Organic Oat Drink imp by Rude health, Oat Milk by Actileaf. 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.
