Reese's

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Barcode 034000939572

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Yes — Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list includes several ultra-processed markers: dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), emulsifiers such as soya lecithin (E322) and polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E476), and the synthetic antioxidant TBHQ (E319). The presence of these industrial additives and refined sugar ingredients classifies the product as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

UPF

milk chocolate flavour coating

A chocolate-flavoured coating used to enrobe products; contains sugars and flavor components; the 52% indicates the coating’s share in the product. This is a processed, ready-to-use ingredient.
OK

cocoa butter

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

cocoa mass

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
OK

emulsifiers, soya lecithin (e322), polyglycerol polyricinoleate (e476)]
UPF

peanut butter creme center

A peanut-based creamy filling used as a center in confectionery; the product is a processed ready-to-eat component, typically containing sugars and fats.
OK

sugar

A basic sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; typically granulated form used widely in cooking and baking.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

salt

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

acidity regulator, citric acid (e330), antioxidant, tbhq (e319)]

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Common questions about Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups ultra-processed?

Yes — Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups by Reese's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list includes several ultra-processed markers: dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), emulsifiers such as soya lecithin (E322) and polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E476), and the synthetic antioxidant TBHQ (E319). The presence of these industrial additives and refined sugar ingredients classifies the product as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups as ultra-processed markers: milk chocolate flavour coating, peanut butter creme center, dextrose. 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.