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Yes — Dominican dark chocolate is ultra-processed.
The chocolate contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, specifically emulsifier and soya lecithin, which are industrial formulations used to modify texture and stability, making the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Ugandan Dark Chocolate 85%
Exceptional by Asda
Not UPF
Apple Rice Cakes
Tesco
Not UPF
Centres Pistachio
Ombar
Not UPF
Dark Chocolate Date Bar
M&S Food
Not UPF
Booja-Booja Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Booja-Booja
Not UPF
White Choc
Ombar
Not UPF
Chocolate Wonders, Salted Caramel
Booja Booja
Not UPF
Cocoa Dusted Peanuts
Manilife
Not UPF
DARK CHOCOLATE & ALMOND DATE BAR
M&S FOOD
Not UPF
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Dusted Almonds
Holland & Barrett
Not UPF
Yes — Dominican dark chocolate by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The chocolate contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, specifically emulsifier and soya lecithin, which are industrial formulations used to modify texture and stability, making the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Dominican dark chocolate as an ultra-processed marker: emulsifier. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Excellence Noir Intense 70% Cacao by Lindt, Dark chocolate by Green and black, Dark chocolate 75% by Marks & Spencer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.