Nestlé

Smarties

Barcode 7613287579706

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Smarties is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), vegetable fats including refined palm oil, emulsifier (lecithins), barley malt extract, and flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common questions about Smarties

Is Smarties ultra-processed?

Yes — Smarties by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), vegetable fats including refined palm oil, emulsifier (lecithins), barley malt extract, and flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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.