Haribo

Starmix Mini Bag

Barcode 5012035905088

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Starmix Mini Bag is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of NOVA Group 4 foods, including glucose syrup, dextrose, generic flavouring, and glazing agents (beeswax, carnauba wax). These are not basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation rather than a minimally processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

glucose syrup; sugar; dextrose; gelatine; acid: citric acid; flavouring; fruit and plant concentrates : safflower
OK

spirulina

Dried blue-green algae used as a nutritional ingredient and colorant in foods.
OK

apple

A round, sweet to tart fruit with a crisp flesh and edible skin, commonly eaten fresh or used in baking and cooking.
OK

elderberry

The fruit of Sambucus nigra; used in jams, syrups, extracts or as a garnish.
OK

blackcurrant

A small, dark-purple fruit used in jams, desserts, and beverages. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
OK

orange
OK

kiwi
OK

lemon

Citrus fruit with tart juice and zest, widely used fresh or as a flavoring.
OK

mango

A tropical stone fruit with sweet, fragrant flesh.
OK

passion t
OK

aronia
OK

grape; caramelised sugar syrup; elderberry extract; glazing agents: beeswax
OK

carnauba wax

A natural plant wax derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm, commonly used as a glazing agent and release agent in foods.

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Common questions about Starmix Mini Bag

Is Starmix Mini Bag ultra-processed?

Yes — Starmix Mini Bag by Haribo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of NOVA Group 4 foods, including glucose syrup, dextrose, generic flavouring, and glazing agents (beeswax, carnauba wax). These are not basic culinary ingredients and indicate an industrial formulation rather than a minimally processed food.

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.