Mars

Secret centre biscuits

Barcode 5056357909812

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Yes — Secret centre biscuits is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and formulations such as emulsifiers (soy lecithin, lecithin from rapeseed, E476), refined palm and palm kernel oils, glucose syrup, and generic flavourings/arômes. These are hallmarks of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chocolat au lait (40%) (sucre, beurre de cacao, lait écrémé en poudre, pâte de cacao, lactose et protéine de lactosérum (lait), graisses végétales (palme), lactosérum en poudre (lait), matière grasse laitière, émulsifiants (lécithines de soja, e476), extrait de vanille)
OK

biscuits (36%) (farine de blé fortifiée (farine de blé, carbonate de calcium, niacine, fer, thiamine), huiles végétales (palme, colza), sucre, cacao maigre en poudre, sirop de glucose, poudres à lever (bicarbonate d'ammonium, bicarbonate de sodium), sel de table)
OK

garniture à l'arôme de caramel (23%) (sucre, huiles végétales (palmiste, palme), cacao en poudre, arômes, émulsifiant (lécithines de colza))

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Common questions about Secret centre biscuits

Is Secret centre biscuits ultra-processed?

Yes — Secret centre biscuits by Mars is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and formulations such as emulsifiers (soy lecithin, lecithin from rapeseed, E476), refined palm and palm kernel oils, glucose syrup, and generic flavourings/arômes. These are hallmarks of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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.