McVitie's

Tasties Coconut Rings

Barcode 5000168206462

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Yes — Tasties Coconut Rings is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil and natural flavouring, which are industrial ingredients/additives characteristic of UPFs under NOVA. Other ingredients like refined sugar and dried whey further support UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

sugar

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

coconut 3.5%
OK

_oats_
OK

dried whey (_milk_)
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

ammonium bicarbonate
OK

salt

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

Is Tasties Coconut Rings ultra-processed?

Yes — Tasties Coconut Rings by McVitie's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil and natural flavouring, which are industrial ingredients/additives characteristic of UPFs under NOVA. Other ingredients like refined sugar and dried whey further support UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Tasties Coconut Rings are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Tasties Coconut Rings as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, 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.