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Yes — Drumstick Squashies is ultra-processed.
This confectionery contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients, including glucose syrup (an industrially produced refined sugar syrup), modified starch (industrial modified carbohydrate), unspecified flavourings/aroma (industrial flavor additives), and glazing agents. These industrial formulations and additives place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.
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Yes — Drumstick Squashies by Swizzels is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This confectionery contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients, including glucose syrup (an industrially produced refined sugar syrup), modified starch (industrial modified carbohydrate), unspecified flavourings/aroma (industrial flavor additives), and glazing agents. These industrial formulations and additives place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Drumstick Squashies as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Fruit rolls by Bear, Pure Fruit Paws Raspberry & Blueberry by Bear, Bear Yo Yo's Mango Snacking Fruit by Bear. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
