Sainsbury's

Pain Aux Chocolat

Barcode 00283311

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pain Aux Chocolat is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains pre-identified UPF ingredients: plain chocolate (18%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, cows' milk fat, emulsifier: soya lecithin). In particular, the emulsifier (soya lecithin) is an industrial additive characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary components, but the presence of this UPF chocolate ingredient is sufficient to categorize the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fortified wheat flour

A basic flour base fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin) used as a baking ingredient.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
UPF

plain chocolate

Milk- or dark-style chocolate containing 18% cocoa with sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter and an emulsifier.
OK

butter

Butter made from cow's milk with 18% fat content.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

whole egg

A whole chicken egg including yolk and white, used as a binding, enriching, and leavening ingredient in many recipes.
OK

flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid. plain chocolate contains: cocoa solids 43% minimum. allergy advice: for allergens

A flour treatment agent containing ascorbic acid used to strengthen flour dough and improve baking performance; the rest of the text references plain chocolate with 43% cocoa solids and general allergen guidance.
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. lat 7 pa 2085

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Common questions about Pain Aux Chocolat

Is Pain Aux Chocolat ultra-processed?

Yes — Pain Aux Chocolat by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains pre-identified UPF ingredients: plain chocolate (18%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, cows' milk fat, emulsifier: soya lecithin). In particular, the emulsifier (soya lecithin) is an industrial additive characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary components, but the presence of this UPF chocolate ingredient is sufficient to categorize the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Pain Aux Chocolat are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pain Aux Chocolat as an ultra-processed marker: plain chocolate. 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.