Tunnock’s

Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer

Barcode 50823093

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Yes — Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, palm oil, flavouring, emulsifier (soya lecithin), and wafer components; these are industrial formulations and additives per NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

caramel 50% (glucose syrup, sugar, sweetened condensed _milk_, invert sugar syrup, palm oil)
UPF

flavouring

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

emulsifier (_soya_ lecithin)
OK

_milk_ chocolate 33% (sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, standardised whole _milk_, skimmed _milk_ powder, palm oil)
OK

shea butter

A vegetable fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. Used in cosmetics and sometimes as an edible fat in small amounts.
UPF

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
OK

wafer 17% (fortified _wheat_ flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine), sugar, rapeseed oil)
OK

sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

A leavening agent that releases carbon dioxide when reacting with an acid in baking; commonly used in doughs and baked goods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer

Is Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer by Tunnock’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, palm oil, flavouring, emulsifier (soya lecithin), and wafer components; these are industrial formulations and additives per NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). 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?

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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.