Is Yakult Ultra-Processed (UPF)?

Yakult

Barcode 8713108010834

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Yes — Yakult is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), maltitol syrup and polydextrose (industrial sweeteners/fibre additives), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), and a thickener (an industrial texturizing additive).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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.
OK

sweetener (maltitol syrup, glucose-fructose syrup)
OK

thickner
OK

polydextrose
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.
OK

sweetener (sreviol glycosides from stevia)
OK

vitamin e (tocopherol)

A fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin used as a dietary supplement and stabilizer in fats and oils.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.

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Common questions about Yakult

Is Yakult ultra-processed?

Yes — Yakult by Yakult is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), maltitol syrup and polydextrose (industrial sweeteners/fibre additives), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), and a thickener (an industrial texturizing additive).

Which ingredients in Yakult are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Yakult as an ultra-processed marker: 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.