UM mentos PURE FRESH MINT WITH YO FRESH PURE S 20%

Barcode 80837725

Yes — UM mentos PURE FRESH MINT WITH YO FRESH PURE S 20% is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients: aspartame and acesulfame K (artificial sweeteners), maltitol syrup (polyol sweetener), gum base, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sucrose esters of fatty acids), antioxidant E321 (BHT), and glazing agents. Presence of these additives clearly classifies the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

UPF

maltitol syrup

A sugar alcohol syrup used as a sweetener; derived from maltose and sorbitol pathways, often processed.
UPF

aspartame

A low-calorie artificial sweetener (dipeptide) added to foods and drinks to provide sweetness.
UPF

acesulfame potassium

A zero-calorie artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages. Often found in diet sodas and sugar-free products.
UPF

gum base

A non-edible binder used in chewing gums; not a food ingredient by itself when used for chewing gum, though edible gum bases exist in some products.
OK

stable dextrin

A dextrin often used as a carbohydrate thickener or binder in foods; a partially hydrolyzed starch.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
UPF

emulsifiers (soy lecithin, sucrose esters of fatty acids)

Food additives to blend ingredients and stabilize emulsions; contains soy lecithin and sucrose esters of fatty acids, common in processed foods.
OK

coconut fat

Fat sourced from coconuts, commonly used as a cooking oil or fat in various preparations.
UPF

bht? (butylated hydroxyanisole)

Antioxidant additive BHA/BHT used to prevent oxidation in fats; controversial due to potential health concerns; commonly used in processed foods.

Common questions about UM mentos PURE FRESH MINT WITH YO FRESH PURE S 20%

Is UM mentos PURE FRESH MINT WITH YO FRESH PURE S 20% ultra-processed?

Yes — UM mentos PURE FRESH MINT WITH YO FRESH PURE S 20% is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients: aspartame and acesulfame K (artificial sweeteners), maltitol syrup (polyol sweetener), gum base, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sucrose esters of fatty acids), antioxidant E321 (BHT), and glazing agents. Presence of these additives clearly classifies the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in UM mentos PURE FRESH MINT WITH YO FRESH PURE S 20% are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in UM mentos PURE FRESH MINT WITH YO FRESH PURE S 20% as ultra-processed markers: maltitol syrup, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, gum base, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, sucrose esters of fatty acids), bht? (butylated hydroxyanisole). 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.