Nestlé, Polo

Original Mint Tube

Barcode 50189779

Scanned 25 times by Nomi users

Yes — Original Mint Tube is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including glucose syrup and modified starch, which are UPF ingredients according to NOVA, as well as stearic acid used as a processing aid.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

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.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

stearic acid

A saturated fatty acid (C18:0) used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics and foods.
OK

mint oils

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Common questions about Original Mint Tube

Is Original Mint Tube ultra-processed?

Yes — Original Mint Tube by Nestlé, Polo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including glucose syrup and modified starch, which are UPF ingredients according to NOVA, as well as stearic acid used as a processing aid.

Which ingredients in Original Mint Tube are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Original Mint Tube as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified 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.