Mrs Crimbles

macaroons

Barcode 5010822115078

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Yes — macaroons is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, dextrose, palm kernel fat, palm fat, stabiliser sorbitan tristearate, and emulsifier soya lecithin. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

coconut

Coconut flesh or shredded coconut used in food with 27% coconut content; a basic tropical ingredient common in baking and desserts.
OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

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

egg white

Proteine-rich clear part of an egg, separated from the yolk. Commonly used as a low-fat protein source in cooking and baking.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

palm kernel fat

A fat derived from the kernels of oil palms used as a basic culinary fat in foods.
OK

cocoa powder (fat-reduced)

Powdered cocoa with reduced fat content used for chocolate flavor; a basic ingredient in baking and confectionery.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
UPF

sorbitan tristearate (stabiliser)

Emulsifier/stabiliser used to improve texture and prevent separation in foods; an extracted/ synthesized additive.
UPF

soy lecithin

A basic food emulsifier derived from soy that helps blend fats and water in foods.

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Common questions about macaroons

Is macaroons ultra-processed?

Yes — macaroons by Mrs Crimbles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, dextrose, palm kernel fat, palm fat, stabiliser sorbitan tristearate, and emulsifier soya lecithin. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in macaroons are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in macaroons as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, dextrose, palm fat, sorbitan tristearate (stabiliser), soy lecithin. 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.