Nestlé, Quality Street

Matchmakers Cool Mint

Barcode 7613036193047

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Yes — Matchmakers Cool Mint is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA criteria: skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugar syrup), vegetable fats including palm oil (highly refined and processed), emulsifier lecithins (an additive), and whey powder product (an industrially processed dairy ingredient). These industrial formulations and additives make the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

whey powder

Dairy-derived whey protein powder, a processed milk product used for protein enrichment.
UPF

vegetable fats (palm, shea)

A blend of tropical vegetable fats, commonly used for baking and confectionery applications; includes palm oil and shea fat.
UPF

lecithin (emulsifier)

Emulsifier derived from plant or animal sources used to stabilize mixtures in foods.
OK

natural peppermint flavourings

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Common questions about Matchmakers Cool Mint

Is Matchmakers Cool Mint ultra-processed?

Yes — Matchmakers Cool Mint by Nestlé, Quality Street is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA criteria: skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugar syrup), vegetable fats including palm oil (highly refined and processed), emulsifier lecithins (an additive), and whey powder product (an industrially processed dairy ingredient). These industrial formulations and additives make the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Matchmakers Cool Mint are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Matchmakers Cool Mint as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, vegetable fats (palm, shea), lecithin (emulsifier). 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.