Lidl

Speculoos

Barcode 4056489550068

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Speculoos is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains candy sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed syrup considered UPF by NOVA. Other ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, sunflower oil, soya flour, sodium carbonates (raising agent), salt, and cinnamon are not UPF on their own, but the presence of candy sugar syrup makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Milled wheat product used as a staple ingredient and flour for baking.
OK

sugar

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

candy sugar syrup

A syrup made from refined sugars; typically industrially produced and used as a sweetener in confections and baked goods.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

raising agent (sodium carbonate; salt)

Leavening mixture used in baking that contains sodium carbonate and salt to release carbon dioxide and help dough rise.
OK

ground cinnamon

A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.

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Common questions about Speculoos

Is Speculoos ultra-processed?

Yes — Speculoos by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains candy sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed syrup considered UPF by NOVA. Other ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, sunflower oil, soya flour, sodium carbonates (raising agent), salt, and cinnamon are not UPF on their own, but the presence of candy sugar syrup makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Speculoos are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Speculoos as an ultra-processed marker: candy sugar syrup. 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.