Cadbury

Creme Egg

Barcode 7622210344205

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Yes — Creme Egg is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients or additives according to NOVA, including glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, emulsifier (e442), flavourings, and refined vegetable fats such as palm oil. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

6 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.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

cocoa butter

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

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

whey powder ( milk )
OK

cocoa mass

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

vegetable fats (palm, shea)

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

emulsifier (e442)

Food additive used as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water in processed foods; considered an industrial additive.
OK

dried egg white
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

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

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Common questions about Creme Egg

Is Creme Egg ultra-processed?

Yes — Creme Egg by Cadbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients or additives according to NOVA, including glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, emulsifier (e442), flavourings, and refined vegetable fats such as palm oil. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Creme Egg are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Creme Egg as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifier (e442), flavourings, colour (paprika 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.