Oatly

The Original Oatly Vanilla Custard

Barcode 7394376616594

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — The Original Oatly Vanilla Custard is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifiers (E472b, E472e), stabiliser (E415, xanthan gum), and vanilla flavour. These additives and refined ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed food category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

oat base (water, oats 9% )
OK

sugar

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

palm oil*
OK

rapeseed oil

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

emulsifiers (e472b, e472e)
OK

vanilla flavour
UPF

stabiliser (e415)

Xanthan gum, a common food stabiliser used to thicken products and stabilize emulsions.
OK

iodised salt

Table salt fortified with iodine to prevent iodine deficiency; used as a seasoning and preservative across foods.
OK

colour (beta carotene)
OK

*sustainable and certified
OK

free from lactose
OK

milk protein and soya

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Common questions about The Original Oatly Vanilla Custard

Is The Original Oatly Vanilla Custard ultra-processed?

Yes — The Original Oatly Vanilla Custard by Oatly is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), emulsifiers (E472b, E472e), stabiliser (E415, xanthan gum), and vanilla flavour. These additives and refined ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed food category.

Which ingredients in The Original Oatly Vanilla Custard are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in The Original Oatly Vanilla Custard as an ultra-processed marker: stabiliser (e415). 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.