Instant Coffee Mix

Barcode 8445291304604

Yes — Instant Coffee Mix is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives including glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar), palm kernel oil (a highly refined oil), stabilisers (E331, E452), acidity regulator (E340), emulsifiers (E471, E472e), and natural flavouring. These industrial formulations and additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed (UPF) category.

Ingredients

8 ultra-processed markers

UPF

glucose syrup

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

palm kernel oil

Edible oil extracted from palm kernels, commonly used for frying, cooking, and as an ingredient in processed foods.
UPF

instant coffee

Ground, roasted coffee beans processed into a soluble form for quick dissolution in hot water; often used as a beverage base or flavoring in foods.
UPF

soluble fibre

A general category of dietary fibre that dissolves in water and forms a gel; used as a texturizer or nutritive fiber additive in foods.
OK

skimmed milk powder

Dried milk with most fat removed; used as a dairy ingredient to add protein, calcium, and body.
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

salt

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

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
UPF

sodium citrate

A common acidity regulator and sequestrant derived from citric acid; used to control acidity and texture in foods.
UPF

polyphosphates

Polyphosphate salts used as emulsifiers and stabilisers; often included as processing aids and food additives.
OK

acidity regulator

Additives used to control acidity (pH) and acidity in foods, such as citric acid, phosphates, sulphates. Generally considered basic food processing aid ingredients; many are allowed in foods and are not in themselves UPF.
OK

phosphates (e340)

A collective term for phosphate salts used as acidity regulators, leavening agents, and stabilizers in foods.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides

A common food additive used as an emulsifier made from glycerides of fatty acids; often derived from vegetable fats. It helps improve texture and shelf-life.
UPF

e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

Food additive in the E472 range, an emulsifier/solubilizer derived from mono- and diglycerides.
UPF

natural flavouring

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

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.

Common questions about Instant Coffee Mix

Is Instant Coffee Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Instant Coffee Mix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives including glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar), palm kernel oil (a highly refined oil), stabilisers (E331, E452), acidity regulator (E340), emulsifiers (E471, E472e), and natural flavouring. These industrial formulations and additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed (UPF) category.

Which ingredients in Instant Coffee Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Instant Coffee Mix as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, instant coffee, soluble fibre, sodium citrate, polyphosphates, mono- and diglycerides, e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), natural flavouring. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.