Buttermilk

Peanut Nougat Choccy Bar

Barcode 5036854001479

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Peanut Nougat Choccy Bar is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed sugars and additives such as glucose syrup, golden syrup, hydrolysed pea protein, emulsifiers (sunflower and rapeseed lecithin), and natural flavourings, all of which are UPF markers under NOVA.

Ingredients

4 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.
OK

peanuts (16%)
OK

cocoa butter

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

rice powder (dried rice syrup, rice starch, rice flour)
OK

cocoa mass

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

golden syrup

A traditional light amber syrup made from hydrolyzed starch, used as a sweetener.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

hydrolysed pea protein

Hydrolyzed protein derived from peas, often used as a protein source or functional ingredient.
OK

emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, rapeseed lecithin)
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.

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Common questions about Peanut Nougat Choccy Bar

Is Peanut Nougat Choccy Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Peanut Nougat Choccy Bar by Buttermilk is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed sugars and additives such as glucose syrup, golden syrup, hydrolysed pea protein, emulsifiers (sunflower and rapeseed lecithin), and natural flavourings, all of which are UPF markers under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Peanut Nougat Choccy Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Peanut Nougat Choccy Bar as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, golden syrup, hydrolysed pea protein, natural flavourings. 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.