Marks & Spencer

Dark chocolate Digestives

Barcode 00442763

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Dark chocolate Digestives is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives, including: dark chocolate (27%) (sugar, cocoa mass), emulsifier: soya lecithin; flavouring, palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, and ammonium bicarbonate. These are industrial formulations or additives (emulsifier, flavouring, refined palm oil, industrial sweetener syrup, and industrial leavening agent) that place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

A refined flour enriched with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, niacin, iron). Commonly used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
UPF

dark chocolate (27%)

A processed chocolate product containing cocoa mass and added sugar (sucrose) to balance sweetness; often considered a ready-to-consume processed ingredient.
OK

cocoa butter

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

butter oil

Dairy fat derived from cows' milk; a basic fat used in cooking and baking.
UPF

soy lecithin (emulsifier) and flavouring

A food additive acting as an emulsifier and flavouring agent, derived from soy.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sugar

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

wholemeal wheat flour

A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

A common leavening agent (baking soda) used in baking.
UPF

ammonium bicarbonate; salt; dark chocolate with 35% cocoa

Contains ammonium bicarbonate, a chemical leavening agent sometimes used in confections and baked goods, plus salt and cocoa. Ammonium bicarbonate is an additive and can be considered UPF due to processing.

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Common questions about Dark chocolate Digestives

Is Dark chocolate Digestives ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark chocolate Digestives by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives, including: dark chocolate (27%) (sugar, cocoa mass), emulsifier: soya lecithin; flavouring, palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, and ammonium bicarbonate. These are industrial formulations or additives (emulsifier, flavouring, refined palm oil, industrial sweetener syrup, and industrial leavening agent) that place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Dark chocolate Digestives are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Dark chocolate Digestives as ultra-processed markers: dark chocolate (27%), soy lecithin (emulsifier) and flavouring, palm oil, glucose-fructose syrup, ammonium bicarbonate; salt; dark chocolate with 35% cocoa. 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.