Elizabeth Shaw

Mint honeycomb crisp

Barcode 5055037003758

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Yes — Mint honeycomb crisp is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrially processed ingredients and additives, specifically glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, emulsifier (lecithin), and peppermint flavouring. Under NOVA, refined/isolated sugars like glucose syrup and invert sugar syrup, as well as emulsifiers and flavourings, are markers of ultra-processed foods.

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

cocoa butter

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

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

emulsifier: lecithin (soya); peppermint flavouring
OK

raising agent: sodium bicarbonate. dark chocolate contains: cocoa solids 55% minimum

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Common questions about Mint honeycomb crisp

Is Mint honeycomb crisp ultra-processed?

Yes — Mint honeycomb crisp by Elizabeth Shaw is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrially processed ingredients and additives, specifically glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, emulsifier (lecithin), and peppermint flavouring. Under NOVA, refined/isolated sugars like glucose syrup and invert sugar syrup, as well as emulsifiers and flavourings, are markers of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Mint honeycomb crisp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Mint honeycomb crisp as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, invert sugar 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.