Lotus

Spéculoos à tartiner/speculoospasta

Barcode 5410126076936

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Yes — Spéculoos à tartiner/speculoospasta is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts: emulsifier (soy lecithin) and highly processed palm oil within the “lantern oils” blend. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

original speculoos 58% (wheat flour, sugar, lantern oils (sustainable and certified palm oil, rapeseed oil), candy syrup, raising agent (sodium hydrogen carbonate), soy flour, salt, cinnamon)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

sugar

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

emulsifier (soy lecithin)
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.

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Common questions about Spéculoos à tartiner/speculoospasta

Is Spéculoos à tartiner/speculoospasta ultra-processed?

Yes — Spéculoos à tartiner/speculoospasta by Lotus is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts: emulsifier (soy lecithin) and highly processed palm oil within the “lantern oils” blend. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Spéculoos à tartiner/speculoospasta are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spéculoos à tartiner/speculoospasta as an ultra-processed marker: citric acid. 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.