Lidl,J.D. Gross

Pistaches caramélisées

Barcode 20691981

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Yes — Pistaches caramélisées is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes sirop de glucose (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), an emulsifier (lécithine de tournesol), and a flavoring (arôme naturel de pistache). These are industrial formulations/additives that place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

cocoa paste

A solid paste made from ground roasted cacao beans, i.e., cocoa mass; used as a primary chocolate ingredient.
OK

cocoa butter

Fat extracted from cacao beans; a basic fat used in chocolate making and confectionery.
OK

pistachios

Shelled or kernel nuts of Pistacia vera, commonly used as a snack or ingredient. The 6% likely indicates a percentage content in the product.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

natural pistachio flavor

A natural flavoring derived from pistachio used to impart pistachio taste without the nut itself.
OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
OK

salt

Common mineral used to season and preserve foods; simple, basic ingredient.
UPF

sunflower lecithin (emulsifier)

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

vanilla extract

A traditional vanilla flavoring extract used to impart vanilla flavor.

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Common questions about Pistaches caramélisées

Is Pistaches caramélisées ultra-processed?

Yes — Pistaches caramélisées by Lidl,J.D. Gross is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes sirop de glucose (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), an emulsifier (lécithine de tournesol), and a flavoring (arôme naturel de pistache). These are industrial formulations/additives that place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Pistaches caramélisées are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pistaches caramélisées as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, natural pistachio flavor, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier). 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.