Oreo,Mondelez

Mini Oreos

Barcode 7622201802028

Yes — Mini Oreos is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: palm oil (highly refined oil), glucose-fructose syrup (industrially extracted sugar syrup), emulsifier (soya lecithins), and added flavouring. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA’s definition of UPF.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

fat reduced cocoa powder 4
OK

3 %
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

raising agents (ammonium carbonates, potassium carbonates, sodium carbonates)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

soy lecithin

An emulsifier derived from soybeans used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.
OK

acidity regulator (sodium hydroxide)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

may contain milk

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Common questions about Mini Oreos

Is Mini Oreos ultra-processed?

Yes — Mini Oreos by Oreo,Mondelez is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: palm oil (highly refined oil), glucose-fructose syrup (industrially extracted sugar syrup), emulsifier (soya lecithins), and added flavouring. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA’s definition of UPF.

Which ingredients in Mini Oreos are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Mini Oreos as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, soy lecithin, 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?

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.