M&S

Double Chocolate Mini Bites

Barcode 00332408

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Double Chocolate Mini Bites is ultra-processed.

A highly processed treat, best enjoyed occasionally.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including soy lecithin and E471 (mono- and diglycerides), which function as emulsifiers, as well as glucose syrup solids, an industrially processed refined sugar. It also contains palm oil, classified here as a highly processed refined oil. The combination of these additives and industrial formulations places the product in the ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk chocolate and dark chocolate components with emulsified lecithin and dairy ingredients

A composite ingredient listing describing milk chocolate containing sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, skimmed milk powder, milk fat, lactose, soy lecithin as emulsifier, plus references to gluten-containing wheat flour, butter, eggs from free-range hens, and dark chocolate with similar lecithin. Also mentions glucose syrup, glycérol, and other dairy components.
UPF

soy lecithin leavening agent (e450)

Soy lecithin used as a food additive and possible leavening agent, identified with E450. Likely used as emulsifier.
UPF

baking soda, salt, palm oil, for allergens

Compound list of baking soda, salt, and palm oil with allergen note. Palm oil is a basic ingredient but the entry lacks a specific single-ingredient item and may refer to a mixed ingredient; assess as a basic ingredient list.

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Common questions about Double Chocolate Mini Bites

Is Double Chocolate Mini Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Double Chocolate Mini Bites by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including soy lecithin and E471 (mono- and diglycerides), which function as emulsifiers, as well as glucose syrup solids, an industrially processed refined sugar. It also contains palm oil, classified here as a highly processed refined oil. The combination of these additives and industrial formulations places the product in the ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Double Chocolate Mini Bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Double Chocolate Mini Bites as ultra-processed markers: soy lecithin leavening agent (e450), baking soda, salt, palm oil, for allergens. 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.