Smint

Peppermint Sugar Free Mints

Barcode 84155634

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Peppermint Sugar Free Mints is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives per NOVA: artificial sweetener aspartame, sugar alcohol xylitol used as bulk sweetener, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids as emulsifier/processing aid, and unspecified flavourings. Any of these is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed; together they clearly make it UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sweeteners (xylitol (85%), aspartame)
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 (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids)
OK

phenylalanine

An essential amino acid used as a nutritional supplement or as an additive source of phenylalanine in some foods.

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Common questions about Peppermint Sugar Free Mints

Is Peppermint Sugar Free Mints ultra-processed?

Yes — Peppermint Sugar Free Mints by Smint is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives per NOVA: artificial sweetener aspartame, sugar alcohol xylitol used as bulk sweetener, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids as emulsifier/processing aid, and unspecified flavourings. Any of these is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed; together they clearly make it UPF.

Which ingredients in Peppermint Sugar Free Mints are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Peppermint Sugar Free Mints 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.