M&M'S - Mars Incorporated, M&M's

Peanut - Party Size

Barcode 5000159342179

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Yes — Peanut - Party Size is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients such as palm fat (palmfett), palm kernel oil (palmkernöl), glucose syrup (glukosesirup), dextrin, emulsifier (sojalecithin), stabilizer (gummi arabicum), coating agent (carnaubawachs), colorings (E100, E120, E133, E160a, E160e, E170), and flavourings (aromen). These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
OK

peanuts

Edible seeds of the peanut plant, a legume used as a snack or ingredient in foods.
OK

kakaomasse
OK

whole milk powder

Powdered milk made from whole milk, containing fat.
OK

kakaobutter
OK

stärke
OK

palmfett
OK

glukosesirup
OK

skimmed milk powder

Powdered form of skimmed (fat-free) milk, used for dryness, texture, and nutritional fortification in dairy products and baked goods.
UPF

emulsifier (soy lecithin)

Emulsifier derived from soy used to improve texture, blend ingredients, and stabilize emulsions in foods like chocolates, baked goods, and processed snacks.
OK

milchzucker
OK

stabilisator (gummi arabicum)
OK

sheafett
OK

butterreinfett (aus milch)
UPF

dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from starch, often used as a thickener or binder in foods.
OK

überzugsmittel (carnaubawachs)
OK

farbstoffe (e100, e120, e133, e160a, e160e, e170)
OK

palmkernöl
OK

aromen
OK

salt

Common basic food ingredient consisting of sodium chloride used for seasoning and preservation.

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Common questions about Peanut - Party Size

Is Peanut - Party Size ultra-processed?

Yes — Peanut - Party Size by M&M'S - Mars Incorporated, M&M's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients such as palm fat (palmfett), palm kernel oil (palmkernöl), glucose syrup (glukosesirup), dextrin, emulsifier (sojalecithin), stabilizer (gummi arabicum), coating agent (carnaubawachs), colorings (E100, E120, E133, E160a, E160e, E170), and flavourings (aromen). These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Peanut - Party Size are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Peanut - Party Size as ultra-processed markers: emulsifier (soy lecithin), dextrin. 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.