Candied Nut Mix

Barcode 5391521690043

Yes — Candied Nut Mix is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives: natural flavoring. According to NOVA and the given rules, extracted or synthesized additives like natural flavoring make the product ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (nuts, sugar, sea salt, corn starch) are minimally processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

walnuts

Drupe nut used as a snack or ingredient; rich in fats and proteins.
OK

pecans

A rich, buttery, elongated-shelled tree-nut commonly used in baking, snacks, and desserts. High in healthy fats and protein.
OK

sugar

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

corn starch

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

granulated sugar

A basic, white crystalline sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beet; a common sweetener used in baking and cooking.
UPF

natural flavoring

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; often composed of essential oils, extracts, or blends.

Common questions about Candied Nut Mix

Is Candied Nut Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Candied Nut Mix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives: natural flavoring. According to NOVA and the given rules, extracted or synthesized additives like natural flavoring make the product ultra-processed, even though the base ingredients (nuts, sugar, sea salt, corn starch) are minimally processed foods.

Which ingredients in Candied Nut Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Candied Nut Mix as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavoring. 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.