Cadbury

Mini eggs

Barcode 7622202274831

Yes — Mini eggs is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list contains several industrial additives and formulations, including: vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifiers (e442, e476), flavourings, and maltodextrin. These are all UPF ingredients by definition, and their presence is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed. Additional markers of processing include modified starches (maize, tapioca), which further indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

cocoa butter

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

cocoa mass

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

kimmed milk powder
OK

whey permeate powder (from milk)

A dairy-derived powder consisting mainly of lactose and minerals from whey; used as a food ingredient or functional additive.
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

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
OK

modified starches (maize, tapioca)
UPF

emulsifiers (e442, e476)

Food additives used to stabilize mixtures; typically include emulsifying agents.
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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

colours (anthocyanins, beetroot red, paprika extract, carotenes coking hazard: this product is not suitable for children under 4. milk chocolate: milk solids 14% minimum. cocoa solids 25 % minimum. contains vegetable fats in addition to cocoa butter. we are passionate about our great quality cadbury products. not completely satisfied? please contact us: mondelez freephone 0800 818181 (uk only) uk, po box 7008, birmingham, b30 2pt. mondelez ireland, freephone 1-800 678708 malahide road, coolock, dublin 5. wwww.cadbury.co.uk)

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Common questions about Mini eggs

Is Mini eggs ultra-processed?

Yes — Mini eggs by Cadbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list contains several industrial additives and formulations, including: vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifiers (e442, e476), flavourings, and maltodextrin. These are all UPF ingredients by definition, and their presence is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed. Additional markers of processing include modified starches (maize, tapioca), which further indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Mini eggs are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Mini eggs as ultra-processed markers: vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifiers (e442, e476), flavourings, maltodextrin. 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.