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Mr. Tom Peanuts in Caramel by Mr. Tom
Mr. Tom

Mr. Tom Peanuts in Caramel

Barcode 4021700800000
Scanned  38  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Mr. Tom Peanuts in Caramel is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrially processed sugars and additives: glucose syrup (glukosesirup), caramel sugar syrup (karamellzuckersirup), and flavoring (aroma). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    _erdnüsse_ (62%)
  • OK
    glukosesirup
  • OK
    sugar
    A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
  • OK
    salt
    Common basic food ingredient consisting of sodium chloride used for seasoning and preservation.
  • OK
    karamellzuckersirup
  • UPF
    flavoring
    Flavoring agent used to impart aroma or taste; can be natural or artificial.

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Common questions about Mr. Tom Peanuts in Caramel

Is Mr. Tom Peanuts in Caramel ultra-processed?

Yes — Mr. Tom Peanuts in Caramel by Mr. Tom is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrially processed sugars and additives: glucose syrup (glukosesirup), caramel sugar syrup (karamellzuckersirup), and flavoring (aroma). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Mr. Tom Peanuts in Caramel are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mr. Tom Peanuts in Caramel as an ultra-processed marker: flavoring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Mr. Tom Peanuts in Caramel?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Peanut Butter Oat Bars by Deliciously Ella. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

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