Mars

Snickers

Barcode 5000159550345

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Yes — Snickers is ultra-processed.

Contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar syrup), palm fat (highly refined palm oil), and emulsifier (soya lecithin), which make the product ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

peanuts

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

whey permeate (milk)

Dairy byproduct comprising lactose, minerals, and residual proteins from whey; used as a sweetener or functional ingredient.
OK

milk fat

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

emulsifier (soya lecithin) egg white powder

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Common questions about Snickers

Is Snickers ultra-processed?

Yes — Snickers by Mars is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar syrup), palm fat (highly refined palm oil), and emulsifier (soya lecithin), which make the product ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Snickers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Snickers as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, palm fat. 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.