Is Bounty Ultra-Processed (UPF)?

Bounty

Barcode 5000159557405

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Bounty is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and refined ingredients: glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar), emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E471/mono- and diglycerides), humectant glycerol, and palm fat (highly processed refined oil), as well as skimmed milk powder which is pre-identified as a UPF ingredient.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

whey permeate (milk)

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

emulsifiers (soya lecithin)
UPF

mono- and diglycerides

A common food additive used as an emulsifier made from glycerides of fatty acids; often derived from vegetable fats. It helps improve texture and shelf-life.
OK

milk fat

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

glycerol (humectant)

Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
UPF

palm fat

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

salt

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

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Common questions about Bounty

Is Bounty ultra-processed?

Yes — Bounty by Bounty is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and refined ingredients: glucose syrup (industrially extracted sugar), emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E471/mono- and diglycerides), humectant glycerol, and palm fat (highly processed refined oil), as well as skimmed milk powder which is pre-identified as a UPF ingredient.

Which ingredients in Bounty are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Bounty as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, mono- and diglycerides, 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.