m&m's

Peanut Pouch

Barcode 5000159472531

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Yes — Peanut Pouch is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives characteristic of NOVA group 4, including palm fat (matière grasse de palme – a highly refined oil), glucose syrup (sirop de glucose – an industrially processed sugar), dextrin (a modified starch derivative), emulsifier (soy lecithin), stabiliser (gum arabic), multiple colourings (E100, E120, E133, E160a, E160e, E171), glazing agent (carnauba wax), and added flavourings (arômes). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation, so the product is UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

_cacahuètes_
OK

cocoa paste

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

skim milk powder

Powdered skim milk; a basic dairy ingredient.
OK

_lactose_ et protéines de _lait_
OK

cocoa butter

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

matière grasse de palme
OK

beurre concentré (_lait_)
OK

amidon
UPF

glucose syrup

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

matière grasse de karité
OK

émulsifiant (lécithine de _soja_)
OK

stabilisant (gomme arabique)
OK

colorants (e100, e120, e133, e160a, e160e, e171)
UPF

dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from starch by partial hydrolysis, used as a thickener, texturizer or binder in foods.
OK

agent d'enrobage (cire de carnauba)
OK

huile de noix de coco
OK

salt

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

flavorings

Substances used to impart or modify aroma and taste; can be natural or artificial.

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Common questions about Peanut Pouch

Is Peanut Pouch ultra-processed?

Yes — Peanut Pouch by m&m's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives characteristic of NOVA group 4, including palm fat (matière grasse de palme – a highly refined oil), glucose syrup (sirop de glucose – an industrially processed sugar), dextrin (a modified starch derivative), emulsifier (soy lecithin), stabiliser (gum arabic), multiple colourings (E100, E120, E133, E160a, E160e, E171), glazing agent (carnauba wax), and added flavourings (arômes). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation, so the product is UPF.

Which ingredients in Peanut Pouch are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Peanut Pouch as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, dextrin, flavorings. 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.