Mars Wrigley

Twix Twin

Barcode 5000159459228

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Yes — Twix Twin is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 foods. These include: glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar syrup), palm fat/oil (a highly refined industrial oil), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and natural vanilla flavouring/extract used as an added industrial flavoring. The presence of these ingredients goes beyond basic culinary processing and indicates an industrial formulation, so the product is UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

wheat flour (17%)
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

lactose

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

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
OK

whey powder (from milk)

Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
OK

fat reduced cocoa
OK

salt

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

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
OK

sodium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate (depending on formulation)

A leavening agent used to make dough rise; typically sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or sodium carbonate.
OK

natural vanilla extract. may contain hazelnuts and almonds

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Common questions about Twix Twin

Is Twix Twin ultra-processed?

Yes — Twix Twin by Mars Wrigley is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 foods. These include: glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar syrup), palm fat/oil (a highly refined industrial oil), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and natural vanilla flavouring/extract used as an added industrial flavoring. The presence of these ingredients goes beyond basic culinary processing and indicates an industrial formulation, so the product is UPF.

Which ingredients in Twix Twin are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Twix Twin as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, palm fat, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). 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.