Mango Cashew Snack

Barcode 4056489850984

Yes — Mango Cashew Snack is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include natural flavouring and a gelling agent (pectins). While pectin itself can be used in home cooking, within NOVA, the presence of added flavourings ("natural mango and passion fruit flavouring") and use of isolated additives moves this beyond minimally processed/processed into an ultra-processed formulation.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

fruit purées and juices from concentrate (apple, mango, passion fruit)

A blend of fruit purées and juices from concentrate, typically used to add fruit flavor and sweetness in beverages and foods.
OK

citrus juice

Juice extracted from citrus fruits (e.g., orange, lemon, lime), a basic beverage ingredient.
UPF

pectins (gelling agent)

Natural polysaccharide gelling agent derived from plant pectin; used to gel and set products. Often extracted and processed.
UPF

mango and passion fruit flavouring

A natural flavoring derived from mango and passion fruit used to impart tropical fruit notes in foods and beverages.
OK

cashews

Sheller-roasted or raw tree nut from Anacardiaceae used as a snack or ingredient in various dishes.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.

Common questions about Mango Cashew Snack

Is Mango Cashew Snack ultra-processed?

Yes — Mango Cashew Snack is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include natural flavouring and a gelling agent (pectins). While pectin itself can be used in home cooking, within NOVA, the presence of added flavourings ("natural mango and passion fruit flavouring") and use of isolated additives moves this beyond minimally processed/processed into an ultra-processed formulation.

Which ingredients in Mango Cashew Snack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Mango Cashew Snack as ultra-processed markers: pectins (gelling agent), mango and passion fruit flavouring. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.