Smint

Peppermint

Barcode 8410031945737

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Yes — Peppermint is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and artificial ingredients, including multiple artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame K), sugar alcohol (sorbitol), unspecified flavourings, an anti-caking agent (magnesium salts of fatty acids), and an artificial colour (brilliant blue FCF). These additives and industrial formulations place it in the ultra-processed food category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sweeteners (sorbitol, aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame k)
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.
OK

anti-caking agent (magnesium salts of fatty acids)
OK

colour (brilliant blue fcf)

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Common questions about Peppermint

Is Peppermint ultra-processed?

Yes — Peppermint by Smint is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and artificial ingredients, including multiple artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame K), sugar alcohol (sorbitol), unspecified flavourings, an anti-caking agent (magnesium salts of fatty acids), and an artificial colour (brilliant blue FCF). These additives and industrial formulations place it in the ultra-processed food category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Peppermint are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Peppermint as an ultra-processed marker: flavourings. 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.