Nescafé

Caramel Latte

Barcode 8445291457126

Yes — Caramel Latte is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains glucose syrup and natural flavourings, which are industrial formulations/additives according to NOVA. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial processing characteristic of UPFs.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugart
OK

skimmed milk powder+ (21%)
UPF

glucose syrup

A glucose syrup, a liquid sweetener made from starch hydrolysis; commonly used as a sweetener and texture modifier.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

coffeet (7.5%) (instant coffee (7%), roast and ground coffee)
OK

lactose+ (milk)
OK

natural flavourings+
OK

acidity regulators (sodium bicarbonate, citric acid)

A category of food additives used to regulate acidity in foods; contains sodium bicarbonate (a base) and citric acid (an acid) often used together as a leavening or buffering system.
OK

salt+. suitable for vegetarians let's talk uk 0800 58 57 59 nestlé uk ltd
OK

po box 207
OK

york
OK

yo911ws ie 00800 6378 5385 nestlé ireland ltd
OK

3009 lake drive
OK

www.nescafe.com citywest
OK

dublin
OK

d24 h6rr reg. trademark of société des produits nestlé s.a. best before end see base of pack. look! smell! taste! dispose of responsibly sachet

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Common questions about Caramel Latte

Is Caramel Latte ultra-processed?

Yes — Caramel Latte by Nescafé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains glucose syrup and natural flavourings, which are industrial formulations/additives according to NOVA. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial processing characteristic of UPFs.

Which ingredients in Caramel Latte are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Caramel Latte as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. 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.