Marks & Spencer

Apple & Cinnamon Crunch

Barcode 29313013

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Yes — Apple & Cinnamon Crunch is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: emulsifier (lecithins), glazing agent (gum arabic), glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer), and flavouring. Any presence of such additives makes the overall product UPF according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

oat flakes (59%)
OK

sugar

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

vegetable oil (sunflower/rapeseed)

A neutral-tasting cooking oil extracted from sunflower and/or rapeseed; used for frying and sautéing.
OK

cornflakes (maize flour)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

rice crisp (rice flour)
OK

wheat flour

Finely milled flour ground from wheat kernels, used as a base ingredient in many baked goods.
OK

malted barley (contains gluten)
OK

dried red apples (3%)
OK

white chocolate
OK

coated cornflakes (3%) (sugar, maize, cocoa butter, dried whole milk)
UPF

lecithin (soy)

Soy lecithin is a refined emulsifier extracted from soybeans, used to improve texture and mix ingredients. It is an extracted additive.
OK

glazing agent: gum arabic
UPF

glucose syrup

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

barley malt extract

A malt extract derived from barley; gluten-containing ingredient used for sweetness and color in foods.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
OK

apple juice concentrate

Concentrated juice obtained from apples by removing water content; a single-ingredient fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

tocopherol-rich extract antioxidant

A natural extract rich in tocopherols used as an antioxidant in foods.

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Common questions about Apple & Cinnamon Crunch

Is Apple & Cinnamon Crunch ultra-processed?

Yes — Apple & Cinnamon Crunch by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: emulsifier (lecithins), glazing agent (gum arabic), glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar), barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer), and flavouring. Any presence of such additives makes the overall product UPF according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Which ingredients in Apple & Cinnamon Crunch are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Apple & Cinnamon Crunch as ultra-processed markers: lecithin (soy), glucose syrup, barley malt extract, flavouring. 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.