Freee

Chocolate Stars

Barcode 0044769778008

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

No — Chocolate Stars is not ultra-processed.

This cereal is made from basic cereal flours (maize and rice), cane sugar, cocoa and chocolate components (cocoa mass, cocoa butter, natural cocoa powder), salt, and rice bran extract. These are all minimally processed or traditionally processed ingredients without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, thickeners, or flavor enhancers. The chocolate components are composed of traditional chocolate-making ingredients rather than industrial formulations, and rice bran extract is used as a natural antioxidant/fat source rather than an ultra-processed additive. As a result, this product does not fall into the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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maize flour

Ground dried maize (corn) flour, a basic baking ingredient used for thickening and baking.
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rice flour

Finely milled flour made from rice grains, a common gluten-free baking ingredient.
OK

cane sugar

A basic white sugar derived from cane, a common food sweetener used in countless foods and beverages.
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chocolate with 5% inclusions (cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter, natural cocoa powder)

A chocolate product containing cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter and cocoa powder; a processed confectionery ingredient.
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cocoa

Cocoa powder or paste derived from roasted cacao beans; used for flavor and color in foods; common in baking and chocolate products.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

rice bran extract

Extract from the bran layer of rice, often used as an ingredient for flavor, texture, or as a source of nutrients; typically a food ingredient.

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Common questions about Chocolate Stars

Is Chocolate Stars ultra-processed?

No — Chocolate Stars by Freee is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cereal is made from basic cereal flours (maize and rice), cane sugar, cocoa and chocolate components (cocoa mass, cocoa butter, natural cocoa powder), salt, and rice bran extract. These are all minimally processed or traditionally processed ingredients without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, thickeners, or flavor enhancers. The chocolate components are composed of traditional chocolate-making ingredients rather than industrial formulations, and rice bran extract is used as a natural antioxidant/fat source rather than an ultra-processed additive. As a result, this product does not fall into the ultra-processed NOVA category.

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.