Jacob's

Twiglets

Barcode 5000168039794

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Twiglets is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly refined oil) and added flavouring, which is an industrial formulation/additive according to the NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wholewheat flour

Fine flour made from whole grain wheat, containing bran and germ (80% wheat content in this product). Used as a basic baking flour.
OK

vegetable oils (sunflower, palm)

A basic culinary oil blend used for cooking and frying, derived from vegetable sources such as sunflower and palm.
OK

flavouring [yeast extract (b ley)
OK

salt

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

vegetable extract (carrot)

A carrot-derived extract used to impart carrot flavor or color in foods; extracted, isolated ingredients are categorized as UPF.
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

magnesium chloride

A mineral salt used as a stabilizer, coagulant, or electrolyte supplement in foods and beverages.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Twiglets

Is Twiglets ultra-processed?

Yes — Twiglets by Jacob's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly refined oil) and added flavouring, which is an industrial formulation/additive according to the NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Twiglets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Twiglets as an ultra-processed marker: vegetable extract (carrot). 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.