Mr. Kipling

6 Almond Slices

Barcode 5000221001058

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — 6 Almond Slices is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup, glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup (all refined industrial sugars), gelling agent (pectin), flavouring/flavourings, colour additives, preservative (potassium sorbate), and refined palm oil. These are hallmarks of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

10 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Fortified wheat flour, a basic cereal grain flour with added vitamins and minerals (calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

sugar

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

plum and raspberry jam (glucose-fructose syrup, plum purée, sugar, raspberry purée)
UPF

pectin

Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
UPF

sodium citrate

A basic acidity regulator used to adjust pH and act as an emulsifier or buffering agent in foods.
UPF

color (anthocyanins)

Plant-derived natural pigment used as a food colourant; anthocyanins are extracted pigments giving red to blue hues.
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed)

A blend of oils extracted from palm and rapeseed plants.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

flaked _almonds_
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

dried egg white

Powdered form of egg white (albumen) used as a protein source and thickener in baking and cooking.
OK

whey powder (_milk_)
OK

desiccated coconut (contains preservative (sodium metabisulphite (_sulphites_)), _soya_ flour, ground _almonds_)
OK

raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used in baking to produce gas and lift dough.
OK

_milk_ proteins
OK

salt

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

flavourings (contain _milk_)
UPF

lutein colour

A food colorant derived from or containing lutein, used to impart yellow-orange coloration in foods.

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Common questions about 6 Almond Slices

Is 6 Almond Slices ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 Almond Slices by Mr. Kipling is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup, glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup (all refined industrial sugars), gelling agent (pectin), flavouring/flavourings, colour additives, preservative (potassium sorbate), and refined palm oil. These are hallmarks of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in 6 Almond Slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 10 ingredients in 6 Almond Slices as ultra-processed markers: pectin, citric acid, sodium citrate, color (anthocyanins), potassium sorbate, flavouring, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, lutein colour. 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.