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Flora Lighter by Flora
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Flora Lighter

Barcode 8719200263178
Scanned  38  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Flora Lighter is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and natural flavourings, which fall under the NOVA definition of ultra-processed ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower, linseed)
    A blend of neutral culinary oils derived from rapeseed, sunflower, and linseed, used for frying, baking, and dressing.
  • OK
    coconut fat
    Fat sourced from coconuts, commonly used as a cooking oil or fat in various preparations.
  • OK
    salt 1
  • OK
    two percent milk
    Milk with 2% fat content.
  • UPF
    mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
    Emulsifier derived from fatty acids used to improve texture, stability, and mouthfeel in foods; commonly added to baked goods, margarine, and processed foods.
  • OK
    vinegar
    A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • OK
    vitamin a
    Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immunity, and cell function; commonly used as a dietary supplement or fortifying agent.

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Common questions about Flora Lighter

Is Flora Lighter ultra-processed?

Yes — Flora Lighter by Flora is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and natural flavourings, which fall under the NOVA definition of ultra-processed ingredients.

Which ingredients in Flora Lighter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Flora Lighter as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, natural flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Flora Lighter?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including lurpak plant based by Lurpak, Vegetable spread by I Can't Believe It's not Butter, Vioblock by Violife. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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