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Yes — Crispy M&M's is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
Crispy M&M's is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial formulations and additives: palm fat and palm kernel fat/oil are refined fats; glucose syrup, barley malt extract, dextrin, and dextrose are industrially processed carbohydrate ingredients; gum arabic is a stabiliser; soya lecithin is an emulsifier; carnauba wax is a glazing agent; and flavouring is an added flavouring substance. These ingredients indicate substantial industrial processing beyond the basic chocolate, dairy, rice, and sugar ingredients.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Madagascan dark
Asda
Not UPF
Strawberry softies
Haribo
Not UPF
Dark Chocolate Almonds
Holland & Barrett
Not UPF
Gin-Gins
The Ginger People
Not UPF
Tayto Popcorn Cinema Sweet
Tayto
Not UPF
Dark 76% Organic Raw Chocolate
Not UPF
Vegan Organic Chocolate Almonds
Raw Chocolate Company
Not UPF
Ginger Dark Chocolate
Not UPF
Roasted almonds, hazelnuts, blackcurrants & rasberries
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Yes — Crispy M&M's by M&M's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Crispy M&M's is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial formulations and additives: palm fat and palm kernel fat/oil are refined fats; glucose syrup, barley malt extract, dextrin, and dextrose are industrially processed carbohydrate ingredients; gum arabic is a stabiliser; soya lecithin is an emulsifier; carnauba wax is a glazing agent; and flavouring is an added flavouring substance. These ingredients indicate substantial industrial processing beyond the basic chocolate, dairy, rice, and sugar ingredients.
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.