Mrs Crimble's

6 Vegan Choc Macaroons

Barcode 5010822991207

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Yes — 6 Vegan Choc Macaroons is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including the pre-identified UPF ingredients glucose-fructose syrup, dextrose, and modified maize starch. Additional UPF indicators include humectants (sorbitol, glycerol), stabilizer (sorbitan tristearate), thickener (carboxymethyl cellulose), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and refined palm oil, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

desiccated coconut (33%)
OK

sugar

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

inulin chicory fibre

Dietary fiber extracted from chicory root, commonly used as a prebiotic fiber additive.
OK

humectants (sorbitol, glycerol)
OK

vegetable oil (sustainable palm oil, shea, rapeseed, sunflower)
UPF

dextrose

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

fat reduced cocoa powder (1%)
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

thickener (carboxymethyl cellulose)
OK

stabilizer (sorbitan tristearate)
OK

emulsifier (_soya_ lecithin)

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Common questions about 6 Vegan Choc Macaroons

Is 6 Vegan Choc Macaroons ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 Vegan Choc Macaroons by Mrs Crimble's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including the pre-identified UPF ingredients glucose-fructose syrup, dextrose, and modified maize starch. Additional UPF indicators include humectants (sorbitol, glycerol), stabilizer (sorbitan tristearate), thickener (carboxymethyl cellulose), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and refined palm oil, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in 6 Vegan Choc Macaroons are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 6 Vegan Choc Macaroons as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, dextrose, modified maize starch. 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.