Yakult

Yakult original

Barcode 8713108000835

Scanned 65 times by Nomi users

Yes — Yakult original is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, and flavourings, which are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

skimmed milk (reconstituted)

Milk from which fat has been removed, reconstituted from powder or concentrate to restore its liquid form.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

Swap it for something less processed

See all Drinks →

Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about Yakult original

Is Yakult original ultra-processed?

Yes — Yakult original by Yakult 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 industrial ingredients/additives including glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, and flavourings, which are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Yakult original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Yakult original as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, 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?

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.