Onken

Onken Cherry

Barcode 7610900037346

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Yes — Onken Cherry is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified tapioca starch, modified corn starch, thickeners (guar gum & pectin), and natural flavouring. Modified starches are industrially processed carbohydrate additives used as thickeners and stabilizers. Guar gum and pectin are gelling/thickening agents, and natural flavouring is an extracted, formulated additive—all characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

cherries (9%)
OK

sugar

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

cherry juice (0,9%)
UPF

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
UPF

modified corn starch

A processed starch produced from corn by modifying its starch molecules for improved stability and texture.
UPF

carrot concentrate

Concentrated carrot juice or puree used as a flavor/colouring ingredient; a processed vegetable product.
OK

thickeners : (guar gum & pectin)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about Onken Cherry

Is Onken Cherry ultra-processed?

Yes — Onken Cherry by Onken is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified tapioca starch, modified corn starch, thickeners (guar gum & pectin), and natural flavouring. Modified starches are industrially processed carbohydrate additives used as thickeners and stabilizers. Guar gum and pectin are gelling/thickening agents, and natural flavouring is an extracted, formulated additive—all characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Onken Cherry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Onken Cherry as ultra-processed markers: modified tapioca starch, modified corn starch, carrot concentrate, natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Onken Cherry?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Longley farm black cherry yoghurt by Longly Farm. 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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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.