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Yes — macaroons is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
Macaroons are ultra-processed because they contain several industrially processed ingredients and additives: glucose syrup and dextrose are refined isolated sugars; palm fat and palm kernel fat are refined fats; sorbitan tristearate is a synthetic stabiliser; and soya lecithin is an industrial emulsifier. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation rather than a simple minimally processed recipe.
Other puddings & desserts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Fromage blanc à la creme de marron
Crous
Not UPF
Orange lollies
Morrisons
Not UPF
Pastéis de Nata
Panike
Not UPF
Scottish all butter shortbread squares
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Carrot Cake Soft Oaty Bars
Organic Mamia
Not UPF
Choc Brownie Natural Protein Bar
TRIBE
Not UPF
Lemon & Poppy Seed Oat Bars
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Peanut butter buttons
Peanut butter buttons, SuperFoodio
Not UPF
Yes — macaroons by Mrs Crimbles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Macaroons are ultra-processed because they contain several industrially processed ingredients and additives: glucose syrup and dextrose are refined isolated sugars; palm fat and palm kernel fat are refined fats; sorbitan tristearate is a synthetic stabiliser; and soya lecithin is an industrial emulsifier. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation rather than a simple minimally processed recipe.
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.