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Italian Hazlenut Creme by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Italian Hazlenut Creme

Barcode 29291472
Scanned  14  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Italian Hazlenut Creme is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and taste. The presence of these additives makes the product UPF according to NOVA, even though it also contains basic ingredients like sugar, vegetable oil, cocoa butter, milk powders, and hazelnuts.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar vegetable oil (sunflower/rapeseed, cocoa butter) nut ground hazelnuts (16%)
  • OK
    dried skimmed allergy milk dried whey (milk) lactose (milk) emulsifier: soya lecithin flavouring
  • OK
    for allergens see ingredients in bold
  • OK
    not suitable for those with a nut and peanut allergy suitable for vegetarians suitable

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Common questions about Italian Hazlenut Creme

Is Italian Hazlenut Creme ultra-processed?

Yes — Italian Hazlenut Creme by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and taste. The presence of these additives makes the product UPF according to NOVA, even though it also contains basic ingredients like sugar, vegetable oil, cocoa butter, milk powders, and hazelnuts.

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.

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