Marks & Spencer

Milk Chocolate Mountain Bar

Barcode 00434096

Yes — Milk Chocolate Mountain Bar is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial emulsifiers and flavouring (soya lecithin; vanilla flavouring), which are additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar cocoa butter dried whole c,oitab/ milk
OK

cocoa mass

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

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
OK

ground ;nuti hazelnuts
UPF

soy lecithin

A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.
OK

dried free ranj egg white
OK

vanilla flavouring. milk chocolate contains cocoa solids 35% minimum, milk solids 21 % minimum. for allergens see ingredients in bold. not suitable for nut and peanut allergy sufferers due to manufacturing methods. suitable for vegetarians

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Common questions about Milk Chocolate Mountain Bar

Is Milk Chocolate Mountain Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate Mountain Bar by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial emulsifiers and flavouring (soya lecithin; vanilla flavouring), which are additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 foods.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate Mountain Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Milk Chocolate Mountain Bar as an ultra-processed marker: soy lecithin. 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.