Mars

Snickers

Barcode 5000159551915

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Yes — Snickers is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and refined ingredients including glucose syrup (industrially processed sugar), palm fat (highly processed refined oil), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and whey permeate. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 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 148 g (%) powder
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.
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

egg white powder. (may contain: other nuts). milk chocolate contains milk solids 14% minimum. 994kj (12%)

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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). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and refined ingredients including glucose syrup (industrially processed sugar), palm fat (highly processed refined oil), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and whey permeate. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Snickers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Snickers as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, palm fat, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). 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.