Is Forest Feast Ultra-Processed (UPF)?

Forest Feast

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Yes — Forest Feast is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: emulsifier (soya lecithin), glazing agents (gum arabic), glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), and natural vanilla flavouring. According to the NOVA criteria provided, these extracted/isolated additives and refined syrups make the product UPF even though it also contains whole foods like brazil nuts and basic chocolate ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

brazil nuts (30%)
OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter

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

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
OK

cocoa mass

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

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
OK

glazing agents (gum arabic)
UPF

glucose syrup

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

natural vanilla flavouring

Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.
OK

coconut oil. chocolate contains cocoa solids 34% minimum
OK

milk solids 22% minimum

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Common questions about Forest Feast

Is Forest Feast ultra-processed?

Yes — Forest Feast by Forest Feast is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: emulsifier (soya lecithin), glazing agents (gum arabic), glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), and natural vanilla flavouring. According to the NOVA criteria provided, these extracted/isolated additives and refined syrups make the product UPF even though it also contains whole foods like brazil nuts and basic chocolate ingredients.

Which ingredients in Forest Feast are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Forest Feast as ultra-processed markers: Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), glucose syrup. 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.