Ambrosia

Ambrosia Devon Custard 150g

Barcode 96169001

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Ambrosia Devon Custard 150g is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified starch (an industrially processed thickener), palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), and natural flavouring (an industrial flavour additive). These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the custard is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

skim milk

Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
OK

buttermilk

A dairy product produced by culture or fermentation of milk; a liquid with mild tang and fat, used as a baking liquid or beverage.
OK

sugar

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

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

whey (milk)

Liquid byproduct of cheese production containing soluble proteins and lactose; used as a dairy ingredient or in protein formulations.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

colorings: curcumin and annatto norbixin

Natural food colorings derived from curcumin (turmeric pigment) and annatto norbixin (annatto seed pigment). Used to impart yellow/orange hues in foods.

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Common questions about Ambrosia Devon Custard 150g

Is Ambrosia Devon Custard 150g ultra-processed?

Yes — Ambrosia Devon Custard 150g by Ambrosia is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified starch (an industrially processed thickener), palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), and natural flavouring (an industrial flavour additive). These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the custard is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Ambrosia Devon Custard 150g are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Ambrosia Devon Custard 150g as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, palm oil, natural flavouring. 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.