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Galaxy Minstrels Pouch Bag by Mars
Mars

Galaxy Minstrels Pouch Bag

Barcode 5000159530750
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Galaxy Minstrels Pouch Bag is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as palm fat, palm kernel oil (highly refined oils) and emulsifier (soya lecithin), as well as dextrin, which are all markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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
    cocoa mass
    Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
  • UPF
    palm fat
    A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
  • OK
    milk fat
    Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
  • OK
    lactose
    A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
  • OK
    whey permeate (from milk)
    Dairy-derived byproduct rich in lactose, used as an ingredient in food and beverage formulations.
  • 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
    dextrin
    A carbohydrate derived from starch, often used as a thickener or binder in foods.
  • OK
    natural colours (curcumin, vegetable carbon, beetroot red)
  • OK
    starch
    Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
  • 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
    palm kernel oil
    Edible oil extracted from palm kernels, commonly used for frying, cooking, and as an ingredient in processed foods.
  • OK
    vanilla extract
    A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Galaxy Minstrels Pouch Bag

Is Galaxy Minstrels Pouch Bag ultra-processed?

Yes — Galaxy Minstrels Pouch Bag by Mars is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as palm fat, palm kernel oil (highly refined oils) and emulsifier (soya lecithin), as well as dextrin, which are all markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Galaxy Minstrels Pouch Bag are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Galaxy Minstrels Pouch Bag as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), dextrin, glazing agent (carnauba wax). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Galaxy Minstrels Pouch Bag?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Dark milk chocolate by Tesco, single origin milk chocolate by Marks & Spencer, Milk Single Origin Chocolate by Waitrose. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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