Ambrosia

Ambrosia Custard Pot Low Fat 150g

Barcode 96169643

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Ambrosia Custard Pot Low Fat 150g is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), modified starch (an industrially processed thickener), natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), and added colours. Under NOVA, the presence of these additives and industrial ingredients classifies the product as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

2 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.
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.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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) natural flavourings
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.
OK

total (150 milk content 78%, allergy advice: for wallergens, see ingredients in bold, tastes delicious hot or cold,,,)

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Common questions about Ambrosia Custard Pot Low Fat 150g

Is Ambrosia Custard Pot Low Fat 150g ultra-processed?

Yes — Ambrosia Custard Pot Low Fat 150g by Ambrosia is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), modified starch (an industrially processed thickener), natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), and added colours. Under NOVA, the presence of these additives and industrial ingredients classifies the product as an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Ambrosia Custard Pot Low Fat 150g are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Ambrosia Custard Pot Low Fat 150g as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, palm oil. 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.