Jacobs

Twiglets Original

Barcode 5000137002965

Yes — Twiglets Original is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavouring and refined palm oil. The ingredient list includes “flavouring [yeast extract (barley), vegetable extract (carrot)]”, which is an added industrial flavouring, and “vegetable oils (sunflower, palm)”, where palm oil is considered a highly processed refined oil. Either of these is sufficient to categorize the product as UPF under NOVA; together they clearly indicate ultra-processing.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wholewheat flour

Fine flour made from whole grain wheat, containing bran and germ (80% wheat content in this product). Used as a basic baking flour.
OK

flavouring - yeast extract (barley)

Yeast extract used as a flavoring; a basic flavoring ingredient derived from fermentation of barley.
OK

salt

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

carrot vegetable extract

A natural extract derived from carrots, used for flavor, color, or nutritional fortification in foods.
UPF

vegetable oil (sunflower, palm)

A blend of refined vegetable oils from sunflower and palm sources. Used as a basic cooking oil.
OK

white pepper. for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain sesame seeds
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

mustard

Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.

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Common questions about Twiglets Original

Is Twiglets Original ultra-processed?

Yes — Twiglets Original by Jacobs is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavouring and refined palm oil. The ingredient list includes “flavouring [yeast extract (barley), vegetable extract (carrot)]”, which is an added industrial flavouring, and “vegetable oils (sunflower, palm)”, where palm oil is considered a highly processed refined oil. Either of these is sufficient to categorize the product as UPF under NOVA; together they clearly indicate ultra-processing.

Which ingredients in Twiglets Original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Twiglets Original as ultra-processed markers: carrot vegetable extract, vegetable oil (sunflower, palm). 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.