Marks & Spencer

Extra fine milk chocolate

Barcode 00434157

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Extra fine milk chocolate is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains lecithins (soya), which are emulsifiers. Emulsifiers are industrial additives used to improve texture and shelf life and are considered markers of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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 milk (milk powder)

Milk powder produced by drying milk, a processed dairy product.
OK

cocoa mass

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

ground _hazelnuts_ (1%)
OK

lecithins (_soya_)
OK

milk chocolate contains cocoa solids 35% minimum
OK

milk solids 21% minimum

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Common questions about Extra fine milk chocolate

Is Extra fine milk chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Extra fine milk chocolate 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 lecithins (soya), which are emulsifiers. Emulsifiers are industrial additives used to improve texture and shelf life and are considered markers of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

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.