MARKS & SPENCER

Veggie COLIN the Caterpillar

Barcode 00673365

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Veggie COLIN the Caterpillar is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined sugars such as glucose-fructose syrup, inverted sugar syrup, alucose syrup, modified potato starch, generic flavorings, and fruit/vegetable juice concentrates used mainly as colorants. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed products.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sirop de alucose
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

de pomme de terre moditiée
OK

sirop de acide : glucose-fructose
OK

acidifiant : acide citrique, cie fruits, de malique, acide lactique
UPF

flavorings

Substances used to impart or modify aroma and taste; can be natural or artificial.
OK

extraits légumes et de plantes (carthame, pomme, citron, : raisin rouge, cassis, citrouille, carotte) jus de à base de concentré
UPF

inverted sugar syrup

A syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose, often used as a sweetener in processed foods; typically industrially produced and sometimes used in confectionery.
OK

a ent d'enrobage : cire d'abeille
OK

concentré de spiruiine. : ne convient pas aux personnes ailcjgiqt'es au lait en raison des méthodes de fabrication, : conservation

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Common questions about Veggie COLIN the Caterpillar

Is Veggie COLIN the Caterpillar ultra-processed?

Yes — Veggie COLIN the Caterpillar by MARKS & SPENCER is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined sugars such as glucose-fructose syrup, inverted sugar syrup, alucose syrup, modified potato starch, generic flavorings, and fruit/vegetable juice concentrates used mainly as colorants. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed products.

Which ingredients in Veggie COLIN the Caterpillar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Veggie COLIN the Caterpillar as ultra-processed markers: flavorings, inverted sugar syrup. 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.