Mars

Fruits skittles

Barcode 4009900542128

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Yes — Fruits skittles is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives and formulations. These include glucose syrup, palm fat, dextrin, maltodextrin, flavourings, modified starch, various colour additives (E162, E163, E170, E160a, E100, E132, E133), and the glazing agent carnauba wax. Such ingredients are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

8 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

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

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

acids (citric acid, malic acid)

A mixture of edible organic acids used to provide sourness and to adjust acidity (citric acid and malic acid).
UPF

dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from starch, often used as a thickener or binder in foods.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
UPF

colors (e162, e163, e170, e160a, e100, e132, e133)

A combined list of food color additives (including various E-numbers) used to color foods. The list includes synthetic and natural colors; may raise concerns for some dietary restrictions.
OK

trisodium citrate

A basic food additive used as acidity regulator and buffering agent in foods and beverages; generally considered safe and widely used.
UPF

glazing agent (carnauba wax)

Edible wax coating derived from carnauba palm used as a glazing agent on candies and confectionery to give a shiny finish.
OK

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OK

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Common questions about Fruits skittles

Is Fruits skittles ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruits skittles by Mars is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives and formulations. These include glucose syrup, palm fat, dextrin, maltodextrin, flavourings, modified starch, various colour additives (E162, E163, E170, E160a, E100, E132, E133), and the glazing agent carnauba wax. Such ingredients are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Fruits skittles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Fruits skittles as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, palm fat, dextrin, maltodextrin, flavourings, modified starch, colors (e162, e163, e170, e160a, e100, e132, e133), glazing agent (carnauba wax). 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.