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Yes — Belgian blonde cooking chocolate is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient) and other extracted or synthesized additives such as unspecified flavouring and spice extracts, which are industrial formulations according to NOVA. Basic ingredients like flours, oils, sugar, and citric acid do not change this classification, but the presence of yeast extract and added flavourings is sufficient to make it UPF.
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Yes — Belgian blonde cooking chocolate by M & S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient) and other extracted or synthesized additives such as unspecified flavouring and spice extracts, which are industrial formulations according to NOVA. Basic ingredients like flours, oils, sugar, and citric acid do not change this classification, but the presence of yeast extract and added flavourings is sufficient to make it UPF.
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.
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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.