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Original Light by Ovaltine
Ovaltine

Original Light

Barcode 7612100015636
Scanned  31  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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.

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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.

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.

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