Date Snack Bites

Barcode 5060476797779

Yes — Date Snack Bites is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes glucose syrup, which is an industrially extracted refined sugar, and potassium sorbate (E202), a chemical preservative. The presence of these industrial additives makes the product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

dates

A natural sweet fruit from the date palm, rich in sugars, fiber, and minerals.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

preservative: potassium sorbate (e202)

Common questions about Date Snack Bites

Is Date Snack Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Date Snack Bites is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes glucose syrup, which is an industrially extracted refined sugar, and potassium sorbate (E202), a chemical preservative. The presence of these industrial additives makes the product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Date Snack Bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Date Snack Bites as an ultra-processed marker: glucose 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?

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.