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Quality Street by Nestlé
Nestlé

Quality Street

Barcode 8445290146434
Scanned  67  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Quality Street is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (a refined industrial sugar), glucose syrup, palm oil (in vegetable fats), emulsifiers (lecithins, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and flavourings. These are characteristic of industrial formulations according to NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    sweetened condensed skimmed milk (skimmed milk, sugar)
  • UPF
    vegetable fats (palm, shea)
    A blend of tropical vegetable fats, commonly used for baking and confectionery applications; includes palm oil and shea fat.
  • OK
    cocoa mass
    Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
  • OK
    whole milk powder
    Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
  • OK
    cocoa butter
    A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
  • UPF
    glucose-fructose syrup
    A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    coconut
    A tropical fruit from the coconut palm; the edible white meat (copra) and liquid inside are commonly consumed in various forms (fresh, dried, milk, oil).
  • OK
    whey powder
    Dairy-derived whey protein powder, a processed milk product used for protein enrichment.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    hazelnuts
    Edible nuts from Corylus trees, rich in fat, protein, and micronutrients; commonly roasted or eaten raw as a snack or used in baking and confectionery.
  • OK
    whey powder
    Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
  • OK
    emulsifiers (lecithins, mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids)
  • OK
    fat-reduced cocoa powder
    Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, produced by removing part of the fat from cocoa beans. Used to provide chocolate flavor with less fat.
  • OK
    butterfat (milk)
    Milk fat, the fat portion derived from milk used in dairy products.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    lactic acid
    A simple food acidity regulator and preservative derived from fermentation; used to adjust acidity in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    may contain peanuts and other tree nuts
  • OK
    cocoa
    Cocoa beans or powder sourced from cacao trees, often processed into cocoa powder or chocolate ingredients. This is a basic culinary ingredient used for flavor and baking.
  • OK
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  • OK
    org important young children (less than 4 years) have limited chewing ability and could choke on small sweets
  • OK
    nestleⓡ good food
  • OK
    good life
  • OK
    09-2035

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Common questions about Quality Street

Is Quality Street ultra-processed?

Yes — Quality Street by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (a refined industrial sugar), glucose syrup, palm oil (in vegetable fats), emulsifiers (lecithins, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and flavourings. These are characteristic of industrial formulations according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Quality Street are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Quality Street as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, vegetable fats (palm, shea), glucose-fructose syrup, flavourings, lactic acid. 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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