Cadbury

Mini eggs choc cakes

Barcode 5000221603665

Yes — Mini eggs choc cakes is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list includes multiple industrial ingredients and additives such as vegetable fat (palm), vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed), glucose syrup, maltodextrin, flavourings/flavouring (including flavourings that contain milk), emulsifiers (e471, soya lecithin, e442, e476), modified starches, and humectant (glycerol). These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

11 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk chocolate (26%) [sugar
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

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
UPF

palm oil

A refined fat derived from the fruit of the oil palm, used as a cooking fat and ingredient in foods.
OK

dried whey (from milk)
OK

emulsifier (soya lecithin)]
OK

vanilla flavour filling (25%) [sugar
OK

vegetable margarine (vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed), emulsifier (e471))
UPF

glucose syrup

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

icing sugar

A finely granulated sugar used for confectionery and toppings; also known as powdered sugar or confectioners' sugar.
OK

glycerol (humectant)

Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

dried egg white (egg white powder)

Powdered form of egg white used as a protein source, leavening aid, and binder in foods.
UPF

flavourings

A generic mixture of flavorings, including dairy ingredients.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.
OK

colour (lutein)]
OK

milk chocolate curls (11%) [sugar
OK

dried milk (milk powder)

Milk powder produced by drying milk, a processed dairy product.
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
UPF

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
UPF

flavouring

Flavoring agents used to impart taste; typically additives or extracts in foods.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground wheat used as a basic carbohydrate source; fortified with added calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin.
OK

mini eggs (8%) [sugar
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
UPF

vegetable fats (palm, shea)

A blend of tropical vegetable fats, commonly used for baking and confectionery applications; includes palm oil and shea fat.
OK

modified maize and tapioca starches
UPF

emulsifiers (e442, e476)

Food additives used to stabilize mixtures; typically include emulsifying agents.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

colours (anthocyanins, beetroot red, paprika extract, carotenes)]
OK

sugar

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

fat reduced cocoa
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

dried whole egg

Dried eggs obtained by removing moisture, used as a convenient source of protein and functional binder.
UPF

Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed)

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

raising agents (e450, sodium bicarbonate)
OK

milk proteins. may contain nuts. u si we want you to enjoy these cakes in perfect condition. if you are not entirely satisfied with these cakes please return them with the packaging to the consumer relations team. freepost premier foods consumer relations or telephone 0800 022 3389 if purchased in the republic of ireland - premier foods roi
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po box no 13008
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dublin 1
OK

ireland. or telephone 1800 93 2814. manufactured by premier foods group ltd
OK

under licence from the mondelēz international group all trademarks and copyright owned by the mondelēz international group

Common questions about Mini eggs choc cakes

Is Mini eggs choc cakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Mini eggs choc cakes by Cadbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list includes multiple industrial ingredients and additives such as vegetable fat (palm), vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed), glucose syrup, maltodextrin, flavourings/flavouring (including flavourings that contain milk), emulsifiers (e471, soya lecithin, e442, e476), modified starches, and humectant (glycerol). These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Mini eggs choc cakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 11 ingredients in Mini eggs choc cakes as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, flavourings, mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), flavouring, vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifiers (e442, e476), flavourings, maltodextrin, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.