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Skinny crunch light

Barcode 5056315500891
Scanned  21  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Skinny crunch light is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives: emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), bulking agent (polydextrose), oligofructose, glucose syrup, vegetable fat (palm), natural flavourings/vanilla flavouring. These are extracted, refined, or industrially formulated ingredients characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

9 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    crisped cereal (23%) [rice flour
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Wheat flour fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, thiamin). Used as a basic baking ingredient. May be refined flour with additives.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
  • OK
    whey powder
    Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    emulsifier (soya lecithin)]
  • OK
    oats (15%)
  • UPF
    oligofructose
    A short-chain fructooligosaccharide used as a sweetener or fiber additive; an isolated carbohydrate produced industrially.
  • UPF
    bulking agent (polydextrose)
    Polydextrose used as a bulking agent or fiber supplement in foods; a processed carbohydrate.
  • OK
    milk chocolate coating (8%) [sugar
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A refined fat derived from the fruit of the oil palm, used as a cooking fat and ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    fat-reduced cocoa powder
    Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
  • OK
    Skimmed Milk Powder
    Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
  • 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
    natural vanilla flavouring]
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    caramel pieces (5%) [sugar
  • OK
    skimmed sweetened condensed milk (milk, sugar)
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    fondant (sugar)
  • UPF
    sunflower lecithin
    A natural phospholipid emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture, blend fats and water, and stabilize emulsions in foods.
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • OK
    salt
    A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
  • UPF
    glycerin (glycerol)
    A humectant used to retain moisture in foods and to improve texture; often added as a sweetener or stabilizer.
  • OK
    natural sea salt
  • UPF
    caramelised sugar syrup
    A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.

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Common questions about Skinny crunch light

Is Skinny crunch light ultra-processed?

Yes — Skinny crunch light by skinny crunch light is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives: emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), bulking agent (polydextrose), oligofructose, glucose syrup, vegetable fat (palm), natural flavourings/vanilla flavouring. These are extracted, refined, or industrially formulated ingredients characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Skinny crunch light are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 9 ingredients in Skinny crunch light as ultra-processed markers: oligofructose, bulking agent (polydextrose), palm oil, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), glucose syrup, sunflower lecithin, natural flavourings, glycerin (glycerol), caramelised 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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