Sugary Snack

Barcode 5060468522778

Yes — Sugary Snack is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients including glucose syrup, modified starch, citric acid used as an acidulant, flavouring, preservatives, and unspecified gelling agents and colouring, which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

vegetable oils

A broad category of edible fats derived from plant sources, used for cooking and frying. Includes oils such as soybean, canola, sunflower, corn, etc.
OK

gelling agent
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

preservatives

Substances added to foods to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life; can be natural or synthetic.
OK

colouring

Common questions about Sugary Snack

Is Sugary Snack ultra-processed?

Yes — Sugary Snack is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients including glucose syrup, modified starch, citric acid used as an acidulant, flavouring, preservatives, and unspecified gelling agents and colouring, which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Sugary Snack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Sugary Snack as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified starch, citric acid, flavouring, preservatives. 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.