McVitie's

Toasting Waffles Chocolate Flavour imp

Barcode 5000168205526

Yes — Toasting Waffles Chocolate Flavour imp is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), sorbitol (a stabiliser/sugar alcohol), emulsifiers (E471, soya lecithin), and natural flavouring. Palm oil is also a highly refined industrial oil. Under NOVA, the presence of these additives and industrial formulations makes the product UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
OK

sugar

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

whole _egg_
UPF

palm oil

Palm oil derived from palm fruit, used as a cooking oil and ingredient in many processed foods.
OK

rapeseed

A basic agricultural oilseed used to produce rapeseed oil; commonly pressed or extracted for cooking. Used as a culinary ingredient.
OK

cocoa powder 6%
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

stabiliser (sorbitol)
OK

salt

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

emulsifiers (e471, _soya_ lecithin)
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, ammonium bicarbonate)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about Toasting Waffles Chocolate Flavour imp

Is Toasting Waffles Chocolate Flavour imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Toasting Waffles Chocolate Flavour imp by McVitie's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), sorbitol (a stabiliser/sugar alcohol), emulsifiers (E471, soya lecithin), and natural flavouring. Palm oil is also a highly refined industrial oil. Under NOVA, the presence of these additives and industrial formulations makes the product UPF.

Which ingredients in Toasting Waffles Chocolate Flavour imp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Toasting Waffles Chocolate Flavour imp as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, natural flavouring. 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.