M&M's

M&M peanut

Barcode 5000159546027

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — M&M peanut is ultra-processed.

Product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including palm fat, palm kernel oil, glucose syrup, dextrin, colours (E100, E120, E133, E160a, E160e), stabiliser (gum arabic), emulsifier (soya lecithin), flavourings, and the pre-identified UPF ingredients skimmed milk powder, emulsifier (soya lecithin), and flavourings, so it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA.

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Common questions about M&M peanut

Is M&M peanut ultra-processed?

Yes — M&M peanut by M&M's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including palm fat, palm kernel oil, glucose syrup, dextrin, colours (E100, E120, E133, E160a, E160e), stabiliser (gum arabic), emulsifier (soya lecithin), flavourings, and the pre-identified UPF ingredients skimmed milk powder, emulsifier (soya lecithin), and flavourings, so it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA.

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.

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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.