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Lemon Drizzle Melts

Barcode 652655001101

Yes — Lemon Drizzle Melts is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and the emulsifier soya lecithin, which are industrial formulations/additives under NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Milled wheat flour fortified with added calcium, iron, niacin (vitamin B3) and thiamin (vitamin B1).
OK

sugar

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

butter

A dairy product made by churning cream; a basic fat used in cooking and baking.
UPF

palm oil

Refined vegetable oil extracted from palm fruit; common culinary oil.
OK

rapeseed

A basic agricultural oilseed used to produce rapeseed oil; commonly pressed or extracted for cooking. Used as a culinary ingredient.
OK

lemon drizzle (13%) (sugar)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

whey (milk) powder
OK

fortified wheat flour

Refined wheat flour fortified with vitamins and minerals (typical in bread, cereals, and baked goods).
OK

skimmed milk yogurt powder
UPF

soy lecithin

A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.
UPF

lemon oil

A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

raising agents (ammonium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, sodium carbonate)
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Lemon Drizzle Melts

Is Lemon Drizzle Melts ultra-processed?

Yes — Lemon Drizzle Melts by Border is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and the emulsifier soya lecithin, which are industrial formulations/additives under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Lemon Drizzle Melts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Lemon Drizzle Melts as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, palm oil, soy lecithin, lemon oil. 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.