Nerds

Theater Box

Barcode 1230000131384

Scanned 31 times by Nomi users

Yes — Theater Box is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including glucose syrup, dextrose, flavourings, and the thickener gum arabic, which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

UPF

glucose syrup

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

sugar

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

dextrose

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

malic acid

A naturally occurring fruit acid (organic acid) used as an acidity regulator and flavoring agent in foods; often added in small amounts to adjust pH and tartness.
OK

plant and vegetable concentrates (black carrot, spirulina, radish)
OK

thickener (gum arabic)
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

glazing agent (carnauba wax)

Edible wax coating derived from carnauba palm used as a glazing agent on candies and confectionery to give a shiny finish.
UPF

curcumin (color)

Orange-yellow natural pigment extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a food colourant.
OK

concentrated watermelon juice. may also contain gluten (wheat) and egg

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Common questions about Theater Box

Is Theater Box ultra-processed?

Yes — Theater Box by Nerds is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including glucose syrup, dextrose, flavourings, and the thickener gum arabic, which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Theater Box are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Theater Box as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, dextrose, malic acid, flavourings, glazing agent (carnauba wax), curcumin (color). 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.