Alpen FestLidl

Mozartkugeln

Barcode 20369699

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mozartkugeln is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial sweeteners and additives: invert sugar syrup, glucose syrup, sorbitols (humectant), invertase (enzyme used industrially), and emulsifier (sunflower lecithins). These are extracted, refined, or industrially processed components characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

19% almonds
OK

cocoa mass

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

cocoa butter

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

6% hazelnuts
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

whole milk powder

Dried milk containing fat, used as a dairy ingredient to add richness and protein.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

humectant: sorbitols
OK

invertase
OK

1
OK

4% pistachio nuts
UPF

glucose syrup

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

whey powder ( milk )
UPF

sunflower lecithin

A natural emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds; phospholipid extract used to improve texture and stability in foods.
OK

alcohol

A generic alcoholic beverage or ingredient containing ethanol used for flavoring, extraction, or preservation.
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Mozartkugeln

Is Mozartkugeln ultra-processed?

Yes — Mozartkugeln by Alpen FestLidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial sweeteners and additives: invert sugar syrup, glucose syrup, sorbitols (humectant), invertase (enzyme used industrially), and emulsifier (sunflower lecithins). These are extracted, refined, or industrially processed components characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Mozartkugeln are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Mozartkugeln as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, glucose syrup, sunflower lecithin. 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.