RITTER SPORT

Pfefferminze

Barcode 4000417028006

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Yes — Pfefferminze is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and processed ingredients such as glucose syrup (glukosesirup), stabiliser sorbitol (E420ii), emulsifier soy lecithin (Sojalecithin), and refined palm fat (palmfett). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
OK

kakaomasse
OK

pflanzliche fette (palm, kokos)
OK

kakaobutter
OK

glukosesirup
OK

stabilisator (e420ii)
OK

butterfat

Milk fat separated from butter; a dairy fat used in food.
UPF

emulsifier (soy lecithin)

Emulsifier derived from soy used to improve texture, blend ingredients, and stabilize emulsions in foods like chocolates, baked goods, and processed snacks.
OK

pfefferminzöl

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Common questions about Pfefferminze

Is Pfefferminze ultra-processed?

Yes — Pfefferminze by RITTER SPORT is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and processed ingredients such as glucose syrup (glukosesirup), stabiliser sorbitol (E420ii), emulsifier soy lecithin (Sojalecithin), and refined palm fat (palmfett). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Pfefferminze are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pfefferminze as an ultra-processed marker: emulsifier (soy 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.