Marks & Spencer

SWISS Chocolate Extra Fine Milk

Barcode 00433990

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — SWISS Chocolate Extra Fine Milk is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes emulsifier (soya lecithin) and vanilla flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and flavor. All it takes is one such additive for the product to be considered UPF under the provided criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter

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

dried whole milk

Dried form of whole milk, produced by removing water from fresh milk until a powdery substance. It provides dairy solids and fat.
OK

cocoa mass-ground _hazelnuts_ (1%)
OK

emulsifier (_soya_ lecithin)
UPF

vanilla flavoring

Vanilla flavouring is an additive used to impart vanilla flavor; can be natural vanilla extract or synthetic flavoring.
OK

milk chocolate contains cocoa solids 35% minimum
OK

milk solids 21% minimum

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Common questions about SWISS Chocolate Extra Fine Milk

Is SWISS Chocolate Extra Fine Milk ultra-processed?

Yes — SWISS Chocolate Extra Fine Milk by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes emulsifier (soya lecithin) and vanilla flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and flavor. All it takes is one such additive for the product to be considered UPF under the provided criteria.

Which ingredients in SWISS Chocolate Extra Fine Milk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in SWISS Chocolate Extra Fine Milk as an ultra-processed marker: vanilla flavoring. 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.