Caramel Waffles

Barcode 762111624062

Yes — Caramel Waffles is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including sirop de glucose (glucose syrup), amidon de maïs modifié (modified corn starch), arômes (flavourings), emulsifiant: lécithines (emulsifier), and anti-agglomérant: dioxyde de silicium (anti-caking agent). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are hallmarks of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugars

Basic sweetener consisting of sugars; common food ingredient.
UPF

fats (palm oil, cocoa butter, milk powder 19%)

A fat blend including palm oil, cocoa butter and milk powder; palm oil is a refined, processed fat. The mixture is a processed ingredient.
UPF

glucose syrup

A liquid sweetener made from hydrolyzed starch (glucose), commonly used in foods.
UPF

modified corn starch

A chemically or physically modified starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer in foods; an extracted additive.
UPF

flavorings

Substances used to impart or modify aroma and taste; can be natural or artificial.
UPF

soy lecithin

A common food emulsifier derived from soy that helps fats mix with water in products like baked goods and chocolates.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

wheat flour

Milled from wheat, a common basic staple used as a base dry ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

rye flour

Milled grain of rye used as a basic baking ingredient; contains gluten and adds a distinct rye flavor.
UPF

silicon dioxide

Anti-caking agent used to prevent clumping in powders and granulated foods; an inorganic processing additive.

Common questions about Caramel Waffles

Is Caramel Waffles ultra-processed?

Yes — Caramel Waffles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including sirop de glucose (glucose syrup), amidon de maïs modifié (modified corn starch), arômes (flavourings), emulsifiant: lécithines (emulsifier), and anti-agglomérant: dioxyde de silicium (anti-caking agent). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are hallmarks of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Caramel Waffles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Caramel Waffles as ultra-processed markers: fats (palm oil, cocoa butter, milk powder 19%), glucose syrup, modified corn starch, flavorings, soy lecithin, silicon dioxide. 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.