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Maple pecan almond

Barcode 5000159542661

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Yes — Maple pecan almond is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including fructo-oligosaccharide, glucose syrup, natural flavouring, emulsifier (soya lecithin), and refined sugar in the rice crisps. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pecans (28%)
OK

almonds (27%)
OK

peanuts

Edible seeds/nuts of Arachis hypogaea, commonly used as a snack or ingredient; high-fat, protein-rich legume.
UPF

fructo-oligosaccharide (fos)

Fructo-oligosaccharide is a short-chain carbohydrate used as a prebiotic fiber and food ingredient.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

rice crisps (rice flour, sugar, salt)
OK

maple syrup (2%)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

emulsifier soya lecithin. (may contain: milk, other nuts)

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Common questions about Maple pecan almond

Is Maple pecan almond ultra-processed?

Yes — Maple pecan almond by Kind is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including fructo-oligosaccharide, glucose syrup, natural flavouring, emulsifier (soya lecithin), and refined sugar in the rice crisps. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Maple pecan almond are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Maple pecan almond as ultra-processed markers: fructo-oligosaccharide (fos), glucose syrup, natural flavouring. 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.