Balconi

Wafers Bfb Hazelnut

Barcode 8001585008155

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Yes — Wafers Bfb Hazelnut is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including glucose syrup (sirop de glucose), dextrose, emulsifier lecithins, flavorings (arômes), and malt extract (extrait de malt d'orge). Therefore it is classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

coconut oil

A fat extracted from the meat of coconuts, commonly used in cooking and baking. Can be refined or virgin; in culinary contexts it is a basic fat ingredient.
OK

wheat flour

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

glucose syrup

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

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

noisettes (9%) dans le fourrage
OK

defatted cocoa powder

Powder obtained from cocoa beans with most of the fat removed; used to provide cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

skim milk powder

Dried dairy product made by removing fat from milk; a basic dairy ingredient used for fortification or as a powder form for reconstitution.
OK

whey powder

A dairy-derived protein ingredient produced by processing liquid whey into a concentrated powder, commonly used in protein supplements and food products.
UPF

barley malt extract

A malty extract used for flavor and color, produced by enzymatic breakdown of barley malt.
OK

émulsifiant: lécithines (soja)
OK

poudres à lever: carbonates de sodium
OK

diphosphates; sel
UPF

flavorings

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

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Common questions about Wafers Bfb Hazelnut

Is Wafers Bfb Hazelnut ultra-processed?

Yes — Wafers Bfb Hazelnut by Balconi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including glucose syrup (sirop de glucose), dextrose, emulsifier lecithins, flavorings (arômes), and malt extract (extrait de malt d'orge). Therefore it is classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Wafers Bfb Hazelnut are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Wafers Bfb Hazelnut as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, dextrose, barley malt extract, flavorings. 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.