M&M's

M&M’s Chocolate Pouch

Barcode 5000159472579

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — M&M’s Chocolate Pouch is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including pre-identified UPF ingredients skimmed milk powder, emulsifier (soya lecithin), and flavourings. It also includes palm fat and palm kernel oil (highly refined oils), glucose syrup and dextrin (industrially processed sugars), and several colour additives and glazing agent (carnauba wax). These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

cocoa mass

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

cocoa butter

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

palm fat

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

glucose syrup

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

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

shea fat

A fat derived from the kernels of the Shea tree, commonly used as a moisturizer and sometimes in food for its fat content; a traditional culinary fat in some cultures.
OK

colours (e100, carmine, e133, e160a, e160e, e171)
UPF

dextrin

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

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

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

glazing agent (carnauba wax)

Edible wax coating derived from carnauba palm used as a glazing agent on candies and confectionery to give a shiny finish.
OK

salt

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

palm kernel oil

Edible oil extracted from palm kernels, commonly used for frying, cooking, and as an ingredient in processed foods.
OK

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Common questions about M&M’s Chocolate Pouch

Is M&M’s Chocolate Pouch ultra-processed?

Yes — M&M’s Chocolate Pouch by M&M's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including pre-identified UPF ingredients skimmed milk powder, emulsifier (soya lecithin), and flavourings. It also includes palm fat and palm kernel oil (highly refined oils), glucose syrup and dextrin (industrially processed sugars), and several colour additives and glazing agent (carnauba wax). These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

Which ingredients in M&M’s Chocolate Pouch are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in M&M’s Chocolate Pouch as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, glucose syrup, dextrin, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), glazing agent (carnauba wax), flavourings. 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.