MALTESERS

Maltesers 175g

Barcode 5000159031103

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Yes — Maltesers 175g is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: glucose syrup (refined industrial sugar syrup), malt extract (industrially processed flavoring), palm fat (highly processed refined oil), emulsifier soy lecithin, and pectin as a coating agent. These additives and refined ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

skim milk powder

Dried dairy product made by removing fat from milk; a basic dairy ingredient used for fortification or as a powder form for reconstitution.
OK

cocoa butter

Fat extracted from cacao beans; a basic fat used in chocolate making and confectionery.
UPF

glucose syrup

A liquid sweetener made from hydrolyzed starch (glucose), commonly used in foods.
UPF

barley malt extract

A malty extract used for flavor and color, produced by enzymatic breakdown of barley malt.
OK

cocoa paste

A solid paste made from ground roasted cacao beans, i.e., cocoa mass; used as a primary chocolate ingredient.
OK

matière grasse du lait
OK

lactose

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

petit-lait en poudre
OK

matière grasse de palme
OK

wheat flour

Milled from wheat, a common basic staple used as a base dry ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

emulsifier (soy lecithin)

A common emulsifier derived from soy, used to blend fats and liquids in foods.
OK

poudres à lever (e341, e500)
OK

e501
OK

agent d'enrobage (pectine)
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

extrait naturel de vanille

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Common questions about Maltesers 175g

Is Maltesers 175g ultra-processed?

Yes — Maltesers 175g by MALTESERS is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: glucose syrup (refined industrial sugar syrup), malt extract (industrially processed flavoring), palm fat (highly processed refined oil), emulsifier soy lecithin, and pectin as a coating agent. These additives and refined ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Maltesers 175g are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Maltesers 175g as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, barley malt extract. 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.