Marks & Spencer’s

Dark Chocolate Single Origin Ecuador

Barcode 0005555783255

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No — Dark Chocolate Single Origin Ecuador is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla extract. None of these are industrial additives or markers of ultra-processing under NOVA, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

sugar (cane)

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.
OK

dark chocolate contains cocoa solids 75% minimum

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Common questions about Dark Chocolate Single Origin Ecuador

Is Dark Chocolate Single Origin Ecuador ultra-processed?

No — Dark Chocolate Single Origin Ecuador by Marks & Spencer’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla extract. None of these are industrial additives or markers of ultra-processing under NOVA, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.