Snickers

Snickers Protein

Barcode 5000159516211

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Snickers Protein is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: emulsifiers (soyalecithin, E476, E471), stabiliser (pectin), humectant (glycerin), filler (polydextrose), refined syrups and sugars (glukosesirup, invertzuckersirup), palm oil/fat, and added flavours (natürliches aroma, erdnussaroma). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

proteinmischung (22%) (molkenproteinkonzentrat (milch), milchproteinisolat)
OK

milchprotein
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

milchschokolade (19%) (zucker, kakaobutter, magermilchpulver, kakaomasse, milchzucker und eiweiss aus molke (milch))
OK

palmfett
OK

molkepulver (milch)
OK

butterreinfett (milch)
OK

emulgatoren (sojalecithin, e 476)
OK

vanilleextrakt
OK

karamell (15%) (gezuckerte kondensmagermilch (magermilch, zucker), glukosesirup, invertzuckersirup)
UPF

palm oil

A common edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palm trees. Used for cooking and in processed foods.
OK

butter (milch)
OK

sugar

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

emulgator (e 471)
OK

stabilisator (pektin)
OK

salt

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

natürliches aroma
OK

erdnüsse (10%)
OK

feuchthaltemittel (glycerin)
OK

glukosesirup
OK

erdnussmehl
OK

füllstoff (polydextrose)
OK

fructooligosaccharide sonnenblumenöl
OK

erdnussaroma
OK

antioxidationsmittel (alpha-tocopherol). kann enthalten: gerste
OK

egg

A single large egg from poultry, commonly used as a binding, leavening, and enriching agent in many dishes.
OK

nüsse
OK

hafer
OK

weizen. milchschokolade enthält neben kakaobutter auch andere pflanzliche fette. an einem kühlen
OK

trockenen ort lagern
OK

vor direkter sonneneinstrahlung schützen

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Common questions about Snickers Protein

Is Snickers Protein ultra-processed?

Yes — Snickers Protein by Snickers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: emulsifiers (soyalecithin, E476, E471), stabiliser (pectin), humectant (glycerin), filler (polydextrose), refined syrups and sugars (glukosesirup, invertzuckersirup), palm oil/fat, and added flavours (natürliches aroma, erdnussaroma). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Snickers Protein are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Snickers Protein as ultra-processed markers: emulsifier (soy lecithin), palm oil. 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.