Neat sweets

Guilt free candy

Barcode 5070002635215

Yes — Guilt free candy is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including oligofructose, gelling agent (pectin), erythritol, acidity regulator (sodium citrate), colour (curcumin), and natural flavourings. These are extracted, isolated, or synthesized additives used for texture, sweetness, preservation, and color, which meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

soluble fibre (from corn or wheat)
UPF

oligofructose

A short-chain fructooligosaccharide used as a sweetener or fiber additive; an isolated carbohydrate produced industrially.
UPF

pectin

Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
UPF

erythritol

A sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener derived from fermentation or glucose; a crystalline, mostly calorie-free sweetener.
OK

vegetable glycerine

A clear, viscous humectant derived from vegetable fats; commonly used as a sweetener or moisture-retaining ingredient.
OK

acids (citric acid and malic acid)
UPF

sodium citrate

Sodium citrate is a mineral salt used as an acidity regulator and buffering agent in foods and drinks.
UPF

curcumin (color)

Orange-yellow natural pigment extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a food colourant.
OK

plant extracts (concentrated black carrot juice, spirulina concentrate)
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

natural sweetener (steviol glycosides from stevia)
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

glazing agent (carnauba wax). allergen info: packed in a factory that handles milk
OK

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
OK

soya and nuts

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Common questions about Guilt free candy

Is Guilt free candy ultra-processed?

Yes — Guilt free candy by Neat sweets is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including oligofructose, gelling agent (pectin), erythritol, acidity regulator (sodium citrate), colour (curcumin), and natural flavourings. These are extracted, isolated, or synthesized additives used for texture, sweetness, preservation, and color, which meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Guilt free candy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Guilt free candy as ultra-processed markers: oligofructose, pectin, erythritol, sodium citrate, curcumin (color), natural flavourings. 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.