Swizzels

Drumstick Squashies

Barcode 5010478501782

Yes — Drumstick Squashies is ultra-processed.

Contains glucose syrup, modified starch, unspecified flavourings, and glazing agent (carnauba wax), which are industrial additives and formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

glucose syrup

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

sugar

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

gelling agent: gelatine; modified starch
OK

citric acid (acidity regulator)

Citric acid used as acidity regulator and preservative in beverages and foods; a natural organic acid derived from citrus fruits.
OK

trisodium citrate; flavourings
OK

apple pulp

Ground or processed apple product used as a puree or filling; a basic fruit-derived ingredient.
OK

glazing agent: carnaubawax; colour: anthocyanin. imported and distributed in australia by confectionery trading company pty ltd
OK

5 epic place villawood
OK

nsw
OK

2163. phone: 1300 361 292. (f) ingrédients: sirop de glucose
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

gelifiant: gelatine; amidon modifié de mais
OK

correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique
OK

citrate trisodique; arômes
OK

pulpe de pomme
OK

agent d'enrobage: cire de carnauba; colorant: anthocyanin. himbeer und milch geschmack (a)
OK

(d)
OK

(ch) schaumzuckerware. zutaten: glukosesirup
OK

sugar

A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
OK

gelatin

A protein derived from animal collagen used as a gelling agent in desserts and pastes.
OK

modifizierte stärke
OK

säuerungsmittel: citronensäure; säureregulator: natriumcitrat; aromen
OK

apfelmark
OK

überzugsmittel: carnaubawachs; farbstoff: anthocyane. vertrieb: dok kindersüßwaren gmbh
OK

aspastr 24
OK

d-59394 nordkirchen/j.gschwandtner import ges.m.b.h. iselstraße 8
OK

a-5101 bergheim./conaxess trade switzerland ag
OK

industriestrasse 9
OK

4623 neuendorf. get in touch made in the u.k. by swizzels matlow limited
OK

new mills
OK

high peak derbyshire
OK

sk22 3ha. swizzels matlow (ireland) nited
OK

po box 13103
OK

dublin 24
OK

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Common questions about Drumstick Squashies

Is Drumstick Squashies ultra-processed?

Yes — Drumstick Squashies by Swizzels is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains glucose syrup, modified starch, unspecified flavourings, and glazing agent (carnauba wax), which are industrial additives and formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Drumstick Squashies are ultra-processed?

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.

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.