Bendicks

Bittermints

Barcode 5014491000017

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Bittermints is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives: glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar) and soya lecithin (an emulsifier), as well as added natural flavourings. Any presence of such ingredients classifies the product as UPF according to the given criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

peppermint oil with other natural flavourings
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
UPF

soya lecithin

A soy-derived emulsifier used to improve texture and stability in foods.

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Common questions about Bittermints

Is Bittermints ultra-processed?

Yes — Bittermints by Bendicks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives: glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar) and soya lecithin (an emulsifier), as well as added natural flavourings. Any presence of such ingredients classifies the product as UPF according to the given criteria.

Which ingredients in Bittermints are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Bittermints as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, soya 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.