Kind

Caramel Chocolate Peanut

Barcode 5000159570084

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Yes — Caramel Chocolate Peanut is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes several industrial ingredients and additives. Specifically, oligofructose and glucose syrup are refined, industrially processed ingredients; natural flavourings and caramel flavouring are added flavouring agents; and emulsifier (soya lecithin) is an added emulsifier. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF, even though it also contains whole foods like peanuts, almonds, cashews, and honey.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

peanuts (50%)
OK

almonds (25%)
UPF

oligofructose

A short-chain fructooligosaccharide used as a sweetener or fiber additive; an isolated carbohydrate produced industrially.
OK

cashews (5%)
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

dark chocolate (3%)
OK

sugar

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

cocoa mass

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

cocoa butter

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, produced by removing part of the fat from cocoa beans. Used to provide chocolate flavor with less fat.
OK

emulsifier soya lecithin
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

caramel flavouring (0.3%). (may contain: milk, other nuts)

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Common questions about Caramel Chocolate Peanut

Is Caramel Chocolate Peanut ultra-processed?

Yes — Caramel Chocolate Peanut by Kind is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes several industrial ingredients and additives. Specifically, oligofructose and glucose syrup are refined, industrially processed ingredients; natural flavourings and caramel flavouring are added flavouring agents; and emulsifier (soya lecithin) is an added emulsifier. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF, even though it also contains whole foods like peanuts, almonds, cashews, and honey.

Which ingredients in Caramel Chocolate Peanut are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Caramel Chocolate Peanut as ultra-processed markers: oligofructose, glucose syrup, natural 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.