Nescafe

Cappuccino Unsweetened Taste

Barcode 8445291746060

Yes — Cappuccino Unsweetened Taste is ultra-processed.

This drink mix contains several ultra-processed components, including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar) and natural flavourings (an industrial flavouring). These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

skimmed milk powder

Dehydrated skimmed milk used as a dairy base, providing protein and lactose with fat removed.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

coffee (instant and roasted ground)

A combination of instant coffee and roasted ground coffee used to provide caffeine and aroma.
OK

coconut oil

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

lactose (milk)

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

Assumed as a enhanced or fortified salt product; generally a basic culinary ingredient used for flavoring and preservation.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.

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Common questions about Cappuccino Unsweetened Taste

Is Cappuccino Unsweetened Taste ultra-processed?

Yes — Cappuccino Unsweetened Taste by Nescafe is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This drink mix contains several ultra-processed components, including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar) and natural flavourings (an industrial flavouring). These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Cappuccino Unsweetened Taste are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cappuccino Unsweetened Taste as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, natural flavourings. 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.