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.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk chocolate (48%) covered peanuts (24%) in a sugar shell. ingredients: sugar
OK

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
OK

cocoa mass

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

full cream milk powder
OK

cocoa butter

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

starch

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

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

stabiliser (gum arabic)
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

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
UPF

dextrin

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

colours (e100, e120, e133, e160a, e160e)
OK

e170
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.
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

salt. (may contain: almond, hazelnut). milk chocolate contains milk solids 14% minimum

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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.

Which ingredients in M&M peanut are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in M&M peanut as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, glucose syrup, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), dextrin, 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.