Nestlé, Nerds

Nerds Candy - Rainbow

Barcode 079200558338

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Nerds Candy - Rainbow is ultra-processed.

The candy contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose and corn syrup (industrially refined sugars), natural flavors (industrial flavoring), artificial colors (e.g., Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 and their lakes), and gum acacia as a stabilizer. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

UPF

dextrose

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

sugar

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

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
OK

corn syrup
UPF

natural flavors

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to add or enhance aroma and taste; can include essential oils, extracts, or other natural flavor compounds.
OK

carnauba wax

A natural plant wax derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm, commonly used as a glazing agent and release agent in foods.
OK

color added
OK

carmine color
OK

blue 1 lake
OK

blue 1
OK

blue 2 lake
OK

red 40 lake
OK

yellow 5 lake
OK

yellow 5
OK

yellow 6
OK

gum acacia

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Common questions about Nerds Candy - Rainbow

Is Nerds Candy - Rainbow ultra-processed?

Yes — Nerds Candy - Rainbow by Nestlé, Nerds is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The candy contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose and corn syrup (industrially refined sugars), natural flavors (industrial flavoring), artificial colors (e.g., Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 and their lakes), and gum acacia as a stabilizer. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Nerds Candy - Rainbow are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Nerds Candy - Rainbow as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, natural flavors. 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.