Waffle Amour

Large Belgian Style Toasting Waffles

Barcode 5060979770330

Yes — Large Belgian Style Toasting Waffles is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid but contains multiple ultra-processed components. It includes glycerol (pre-identified UPF ingredient), sorbitols (polyol sweetener), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifiers), lecithins (emulsifier), and natural flavouring. These are industrial additives used for texture, preservation, and flavor, so under NOVA this product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

eggs

A basic animal protein ingredient used as a common pantry item. Likely a percentage inclusion in a formulated product.
UPF

sugar, sorbitol

Implied sugar plus sorbitol as sweeteners. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener/additive.
UPF

glycerol

A simple polyol often used as a humectant and smoothing agent in foods and cosmetics.
OK

lupin/lupine flour (sweet)

Likely a lupine (lupin) product used as a protein/alternative flour.
UPF

emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (wheat flour)

A processed food additive combining emulsifiers mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids used to improve texture and extend shelf life in baked goods; classified as an ultra-processed additive.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic vegetable oil pressed from rapeseeds used as a culinary fat; a standard, minimally processed ingredient in cooking.
OK

lecithins (soy a); salt

A combination ingredient consisting of lecithins (soy) used as an emulsifier and salt for seasoning. Appears as a mixed ingredient rather than a single pure substance.
UPF

acidity regulator: sodium acetates; leavening agent: ammonium carbonates; natural flavouring

A composite ingredient listing acidity regulator (sodium acetate), a leavening agent (ammonium carbonates) and natural flavouring; represents a blend of additives and flavor components.

Common questions about Large Belgian Style Toasting Waffles

Is Large Belgian Style Toasting Waffles ultra-processed?

Yes — Large Belgian Style Toasting Waffles by Waffle Amour is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid but contains multiple ultra-processed components. It includes glycerol (pre-identified UPF ingredient), sorbitols (polyol sweetener), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifiers), lecithins (emulsifier), and natural flavouring. These are industrial additives used for texture, preservation, and flavor, so under NOVA this product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Large Belgian Style Toasting Waffles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Large Belgian Style Toasting Waffles as ultra-processed markers: sugar, sorbitol, glycerol, emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (wheat flour), acidity regulator: sodium acetates; leavening agent: ammonium carbonates; 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.