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Barista Edition Oat Drink by Oatly
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Barista Edition Oat Drink

Barcode 7394376620850
Scanned  28  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Barista Edition Oat Drink is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains dipotassium phosphate, an acidity regulator that is an industrial additive, making the product ultra-processed under NOVA guidelines, despite the base ingredients being simple (water, oats, rapeseed oil, salt, vitamins and minerals).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    oats 10%
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • UPF
    dipotassium phosphate
    A salt used as an acidity regulator and food additive. It is an extracted/synthesized ingredient and is considered ultra-processed.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    potassium iodide
    A simple inorganic salt used as a source of iodine in food fortification and dietary supplements; also used in medical applications.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    vitamin d2
    A nutrient used for fortification in foods and dietary supplements; not a food per se but a common fortifying additive.
  • OK
    riboflavin
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    vitamin b12
    A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Barista Edition Oat Drink

Is Barista Edition Oat Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Barista Edition Oat Drink by Oatly is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains dipotassium phosphate, an acidity regulator that is an industrial additive, making the product ultra-processed under NOVA guidelines, despite the base ingredients being simple (water, oats, rapeseed oil, salt, vitamins and minerals).

Which ingredients in Barista Edition Oat Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Barista Edition Oat Drink as an ultra-processed marker: dipotassium phosphate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Barista Edition Oat Drink?

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.

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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