Nestlé, Quality Street

Quality Street Matchmakers Zingy Orange

Barcode 7613036193061

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Yes — Quality Street Matchmakers Zingy Orange is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including: glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), natural orange flavouring, palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), and the pre-identified UPF ingredient skimmed milk powder. The presence of these UPF ingredients makes the whole product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 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

lactose and proteins from whey from milk
OK

whey powder from milk
OK

vegetable fats mango kernel
OK

palm

A basic vegetable fat derived from the fruit of oil palms commonly used as a cooking oil; non-animal, widely used in foods.
OK

salt

A basic mineral used as a seasoning and preservative in foods.
OK

shea butter

Fat extracted from the shea tree nuts, used in cooking and as a fat component in some foods.
OK

emulsifier sunflower lecithin
UPF

natural orange flavouring

Flavor extract derived from natural orange sources used to impart orange aroma and taste.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Quality Street Matchmakers Zingy Orange

Is Quality Street Matchmakers Zingy Orange ultra-processed?

Yes — Quality Street Matchmakers Zingy Orange by Nestlé, Quality Street is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including: glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), natural orange flavouring, palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), and the pre-identified UPF ingredient skimmed milk powder. The presence of these UPF ingredients makes the whole product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Quality Street Matchmakers Zingy Orange are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Quality Street Matchmakers Zingy Orange as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, natural orange flavouring. 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.