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Magnum

Magnum

Barcode 8711327574991
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Magnum is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial sweeteners and additives such as glucose-fructose syrup, glucose syrup, emulsifiers (E471, lecithins, E476), stabilisers (guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan), flavouring and colour (carotenes). These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

8 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    reconstituted skimmed milk
    Dried skim milk rehydrated to approximate liquid skim milk used as a dairy ingredient.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    cocoa butter
    A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used to give chocolate its smooth texture and to moisturize or coat foods. It is a natural culinary fat.
  • OK
    cocoa mass
    Pure roasted and ground cocoa beans, also known as cocoa liquor or mass; base ingredient for chocolate and compounds.
  • OK
    coconut fat
    Fat sourced from coconuts, commonly used as a cooking oil or fat in various preparations.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • 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
    whey solids (milk)
    Milk-derived solids remaining after whey is processed; used for protein content and functional properties in foods.
  • OK
    butter oil (milk)
    Fat component derived from milk, used as a dairy fat or spread; often included in chocolate or bakery products.
  • UPF
    emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)
    A common food additive and emulsifier made from glycerol esters of fatty acids, often derived from vegetable oils. Used to improve texture and consistency in processed foods.
  • UPF
    lecithin
    A phospholipid emulsifier derived from soy, used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in baked goods and chocolate.
  • UPF
    e476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate)
    Emulsifier used to improve texture and reduce fat separation in products; an industrial food additive.
  • OK
    exhausted vanilla bean pieces
    Byproduct of vanilla extraction; still a plant-based flavoring material, used as a byproduct or ingredient.
  • UPF
    stabilisers: guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan
    Hydrocolloid stabilisers/thickeners used to improve texture, stability and mouthfeel in foods.
  • OK
    natural vanilla flavouring (with milk)
    A vanilla flavoring used as an ingredient; may be derived from natural vanilla and dairy-containing
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • UPF
    color (carotenes)
    Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.

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Common questions about Magnum

Is Magnum ultra-processed?

Yes — Magnum by Magnum is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial sweeteners and additives such as glucose-fructose syrup, glucose syrup, emulsifiers (E471, lecithins, E476), stabilisers (guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan), flavouring and colour (carotenes). These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Magnum are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Magnum as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, glucose syrup, emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), lecithin, e476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate), stabilisers: guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, flavouring, color (carotenes). 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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