Is Twix Ultra-Processed (UPF)?

Twix

Barcode 5000159451666

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Yes — Twix is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as glucose syrup (sirop de glucose), palm fat (matière grasse de palme), an emulsifier (lécithine de soja), and a raising agent (E500) beyond basic culinary preparation.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

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

farine de _blé_ 17%
OK

matière grasse de palme
OK

cocoa butter

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

skim milk powder

Powdered skim milk; a basic dairy ingredient.
OK

cocoa paste

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

lactose

Milk sugar, a disaccharide derived from lactose found in dairy products.
OK

beurre concentré (du _lait_)
OK

petit-_lait_ en poudre
OK

cacao maigre
OK

salt

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

émulsifiant (lécithine de _soja_)
UPF

baking powder (e500)

Leavening agent used to make baked goods rise; typically a mixture of acid and base (sodium bicarbonate) with a dry carrier. In this form, it is a ready-to-use ingredient.
OK

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Common questions about Twix

Is Twix ultra-processed?

Yes — Twix by Twix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as glucose syrup (sirop de glucose), palm fat (matière grasse de palme), an emulsifier (lécithine de soja), and a raising agent (E500) beyond basic culinary preparation.

Which ingredients in Twix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Twix as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, baking powder (e500). 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.