M&S

Millionaire's Mini Bites

Barcode 00082372

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Yes — Millionaire's Mini Bites is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives associated with NOVA Group 4, including palm oil, glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, golden syrup (invert sugar syrup), emulsifiers (E471, lecithins, E491), flavouring, humectant (glycerol), and barley malt extract/syrup used as flavour enhancers. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

crisped rice (rice, sugar, salt, _barley_ malt extract (contains _gluten_))
UPF

mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
OK

riboflavin

Riboflavin (vitamin B2), a common fortifying nutrient in foods and supplements.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin d

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

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

sweetened condensed milk (whole _milk_)
OK

lactose (_milk_)
OK

_wheatflour_ (_gluten_, _wheatflour_, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
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

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

dried whole milk

Dried form of whole milk, produced by removing water from fresh milk until a powdery substance. It provides dairy solids and fat.
OK

humectant (glycerol) · butter (_milk_)
OK

wholemeal _wheatflour (contains _gluten_)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

golden syrup

A traditional sweet syrup made from sugar, often including inverted sugars; typically highly processed.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

emulsifier (_soya_ lecithin, rapeseed lecithin)
OK

e491
OK

raising agent (sodium bicarbonate, tartaric acid, e503)
OK

black treacle

A dark, viscous syrup produced during sugar refining; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and desserts.
OK

dried skimmed milk

Powdered skimmed (fat-reduced) milk used as a dairy ingredient or in desserts; a basic dairy product.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

_barley_ malt extract (contains _gluten_)
OK

barley malt syrup (contains _gluten_)
OK

_wheat gluten_
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Millionaire's Mini Bites

Is Millionaire's Mini Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Millionaire's Mini Bites by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives associated with NOVA Group 4, including palm oil, glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, golden syrup (invert sugar syrup), emulsifiers (E471, lecithins, E491), flavouring, humectant (glycerol), and barley malt extract/syrup used as flavour enhancers. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in Millionaire's Mini Bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Millionaire's Mini Bites as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier, glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, palm oil, golden syrup, 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.