M&S

Mini jaffa cakes

Barcode 00497169

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mini jaffa cakes is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients. These include glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), stabiliser sorbitol, emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), emulsifiers soya lecithin and sunflower lecithin, gelling agent pectin, and added flavourings (orange flavouring, vanilla flavouring). The presence of glucose-fructose syrup alone, which is pre-identified as a UPF ingredient, is sufficient to classify this product as UPF.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

wheatflour (contains (gluten))· cocoa mass
OK

palm oil · pasteurised free range egg · concentrated orange juice
OK

cocoa butter

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

stabiliser: sorbitol
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471)

An emulsifier derived from fats that helps blend ingredients and improve texture in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.
UPF

soya lecithin

A soy-derived emulsifier used to improve texture and stability in foods.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

A phospholipid-rich emulsifier extracted from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture and prevent separation in products.
OK

gelling agent: pectin · acidity regulator: citric acid
OK

dried whey (milk) · orange flavouring
UPF

e450 (diphosphates)

A synthetic or processed leavening agent used to produce gas in doughs and batters; commonly a mixture of diphosphates.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

wheat starch (contains gluten) · vanilla flavouring for

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Common questions about Mini jaffa cakes

Is Mini jaffa cakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Mini jaffa cakes by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients. These include glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), stabiliser sorbitol, emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), emulsifiers soya lecithin and sunflower lecithin, gelling agent pectin, and added flavourings (orange flavouring, vanilla flavouring). The presence of glucose-fructose syrup alone, which is pre-identified as a UPF ingredient, is sufficient to classify this product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Mini jaffa cakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Mini jaffa cakes as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471), soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin, e450 (diphosphates). 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.