Ovaltine

Original Light

Barcode 7612100015636

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Yes — Original Light is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/extract), milk protein (isolated protein ingredient), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides), stabilisers (E452, E340), anti-caking agent (E551), and the artificial sweetener acesulfame K. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

condensed skimmed milk

Concentrated milk with reduced fat content, produced by removing water; used in cooking and baking.
OK

barley malt extract 46%
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

vegetable oils (coconut, rapeseed)

A blend of edible oils from coconut and rapeseed (canola). Basic culinary oil ingredients used for frying, dressing, or baking.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder¹ 6%
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

minerals (dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, ferric pyrophosphate)
OK

stabilisers (e452(1))
OK

e340(i)
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
OK

vitamins (e, c, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, b6, folic acid, b12, biotin, pantothenic acid)
UPF

mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.
OK

sweetener (acesulfame k)
OK

anti-caking agent (551). rainforest alliance certified. find out more: ra.org

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Common questions about Original Light

Is Original Light ultra-processed?

Yes — Original Light by Ovaltine is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/extract), milk protein (isolated protein ingredient), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides), stabilisers (E452, E340), anti-caking agent (E551), and the artificial sweetener acesulfame K. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Original Light are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Original Light as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, milk protein, mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier. 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.