Mars

Bounty 2x

Barcode 40111216

Scanned 92 times by Nomi users

Yes — Bounty 2x is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E471/mono- and diglycerides), and humectant glycerol, which are industrial additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

desiccated coconut

Dried shredded or flaked coconut meat with moisture reduced; commonly used as a straightforward coconut ingredient.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

skimmed milk powder

Powdered milk with most of the fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient for dairy functionality.
UPF

emulsifiers (soy lecithin, e471)

A group of emulsifying agents including soy lecithin and mono- and diglycerides (E471) used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture.
OK

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
OK

milk fat

Milk fat (cream or dairy fat) derived from milk, used as a fat source in dairy products.
OK

whey powder

A powder produced from whey, the liquid remaining after milk is curdled in cheese production. It is rich in lactose, protein (whey), minerals and can be used to fortify foods and beverages.
OK

glycerol (humectant)

Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
OK

salt

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

vanilla extract, natural

Liquid extract derived from vanilla beans, used as a flavoring agent in sweet and savory dishes. Typically contains alcohol as a solvent and vanilla compounds.

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Common questions about Bounty 2x

Is Bounty 2x ultra-processed?

Yes — Bounty 2x by Mars is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E471/mono- and diglycerides), and humectant glycerol, which are industrial additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Bounty 2x are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Bounty 2x as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, e471). 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.