Lidl

Marzipan Ei

Barcode 20239893

Yes — Marzipan Ei is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including sirop de glucose (glucose syrup), stabilisants: glycérol (glycerol as an additive), sorbitols (sorbitol sweetener), invertase (processing aid/enzyme), and colorants (complexes cuivre-chlorophylles et cuivre-chlorophyllines, lutéine). These are industrially processed additives and formulations, so the marzipan egg is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

27% amandes
UPF

glucose syrup

A liquid sweetener made from hydrolyzed starch (glucose), commonly used in foods.
OK

stabilisants: glycérol
OK

sorbitols
OK

invertase; beurre de cacao
OK

concentré de jus de betterave rouge
OK

concentré de carthame des teinturiers
OK

colorants: complexes cuivre-chlorophylles et cuivre - chlorophyllines
OK

lutéine. peut contenir des traces de céréales contenant du gluten
OK

de soja
OK

de lait
OK

d'œuf et d'autres fruits à coque

Common questions about Marzipan Ei

Is Marzipan Ei ultra-processed?

Yes — Marzipan Ei by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including sirop de glucose (glucose syrup), stabilisants: glycérol (glycerol as an additive), sorbitols (sorbitol sweetener), invertase (processing aid/enzyme), and colorants (complexes cuivre-chlorophylles et cuivre-chlorophyllines, lutéine). These are industrially processed additives and formulations, so the marzipan egg is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Marzipan Ei are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Marzipan Ei as an ultra-processed marker: glucose 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.