Piccolo

Crispy Sticks, Cocoa & Hazelnut

Barcode 5060452492476

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Crispy Sticks, Cocoa & Hazelnut is ultra-processed.

The product contains the industrial sweetener erythritol, which is an artificial/industrial sweetener and therefore classifies the product as ultra-processed under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

+1= crispy shell 40% - rice flour* (49%)
OK

corn flour*
OK

inulin*
OK

quinoa flour*
OK

low-fat cocoa powder * (6%)
OK

calcium carbonate. cream filling* 60%-sunflower oil*
OK

hazelnut paste* (15%)
OK

rice flour

Finely milled flour made from rice grains, a common gluten-free baking ingredient.
OK

sweetener: erithritol*
OK

low-fat cocoa powder* (12%)
OK

cocoa butter

Cocoa butter is the fat extracted from cocoa beans, used to give chocolate its texture and smooth mouthfeel; also used in some confectionery and cosmetics. It is a basic fat with low water content.

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Common questions about Crispy Sticks, Cocoa & Hazelnut

Is Crispy Sticks, Cocoa & Hazelnut ultra-processed?

Yes — Crispy Sticks, Cocoa & Hazelnut by Piccolo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains the industrial sweetener erythritol, which is an artificial/industrial sweetener and therefore classifies the product as ultra-processed under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed.

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.