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.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

skimmed milk powder

Dehydrated milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient in foods and beverages.
OK

cocoa mass

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

cocoa butter

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

glucose syrup

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

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
OK

whey powder product (_milk_)
OK

butterfat (_milk_)
UPF

vegetable fats (palm, shea)

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

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
UPF

lecithin (emulsifier)

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

colours (beetroot red, carotenes, curcumin)
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

spirulina concentrate

Concentrated extract of spirulina algae, used as a source of protein and nutrients in fortified foods or supplements.
OK

glazing agents (carnauba wax, beeswax)
OK

plant and vegetable concentrates (safflower, radish)
UPF

barley malt extract

Concentrated extract derived from barley malt, used as a sweetener or flavoring; common in brewing and baking. It is a processed, concentrated form.

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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.

Which ingredients in Smarties are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Smarties as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, vegetable fats (palm, shea), lecithin (emulsifier), flavourings, spirulina concentrate, barley malt extract. 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.