Candy Kittens

Treets Crunchy Corn

Barcode 5060384263618

Yes — Treets Crunchy Corn is ultra-processed.

Treets Crunchy Corn is ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined palm fruit oil), emulsifier lecithins, maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate), glucose syrup (an industrial sugar syrup), a generic thickener, and added natural flavouring. These ingredients are characteristic of industrial formulations in the NOVA system and go beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

vegetable fat (palm oil, shea in variable weight proportions)

A blended fat/oil used in cooking and food formulations, comprising palm oil and shea fat in variable ratios.
OK

sunflower seed flour

Ground flour made from sunflower seeds, used as a gluten-free flour alternative or thickener.
OK

grape seed flour

Flour milled from grape seeds; a gluten-free, high-protein baking ingredient.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

lecithin (emulsifier)

A phospholipid-based emulsifier commonly derived from soy, sunflower, or other sources; used to help fats mix with water in foods.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
UPF

glazing agent: carnauba wax colours: carotenes and vegetable rbon glucose syrup

A glaze mixture containing carnauba wax and glucose syrup (a refined sugar syrup) with colorants; used to coat foods and provide shine.
UPF

thickener

A generic food additive used to thicken textures, such as gums or starches (e.g., xanthan gum, carrageenan, or modified starch).
OK

gum arabic

A natural plant-derived gum used as an emulsifier, thickener and stabilizer in foods.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring agent used to impart taste, may contain traces of peanuts. Includes palm oil and carnauba wax from responsible sources mentioned in the label.
OK

milk hazelnuts

A dairy-based product with hazelnuts; typically used as flavoring or ingredient in confections.
OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.

Common questions about Treets Crunchy Corn

Is Treets Crunchy Corn ultra-processed?

Yes — Treets Crunchy Corn by Candy Kittens is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Treets Crunchy Corn is ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined palm fruit oil), emulsifier lecithins, maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate), glucose syrup (an industrial sugar syrup), a generic thickener, and added natural flavouring. These ingredients are characteristic of industrial formulations in the NOVA system and go beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Treets Crunchy Corn are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Treets Crunchy Corn as ultra-processed markers: vegetable fat (palm oil, shea in variable weight proportions), lecithin (emulsifier), maltodextrin, glazing agent: carnauba wax colours: carotenes and vegetable rbon glucose syrup, thickener, natural flavouring. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.