Yes — Extra Sugarfree Peppermint 14g is ultra-processed.
The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and artificial sweeteners, including xylitol, sorbitol, aspartame, mannitol, acesulfame K, gum base, flavourings, colour E171, glazing agent carnauba wax, antioxidant BHA, as well as emulsifier (soybean lecithin) and humectant (glycerol). Under NOVA, these additives and sweeteners classify it as an ultra-processed food.
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Yes — Extra Sugarfree Peppermint 14g by Freepost Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Ltd. is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and artificial sweeteners, including xylitol, sorbitol, aspartame, mannitol, acesulfame K, gum base, flavourings, colour E171, glazing agent carnauba wax, antioxidant BHA, as well as emulsifier (soybean lecithin) and humectant (glycerol). Under NOVA, these additives and sweeteners classify it as an ultra-processed food.
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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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.