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Belgian chocolate sauce by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Belgian chocolate sauce

Barcode 00550895
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Belgian chocolate sauce is ultra-processed.

Contains glucose syrup, emulsifier (soy lecithin) and added flavouring (vanilla aroma), which are industrial additives per NOVA, so the product is ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sirop de glucose - eau - chocolat au lait belge (10%) (sucre, beurre de cacao - _lait_ en poudre entier masse de cacao ? émulsifiant : lécithine de _soja_ - extrait de vanille) - crème légère (_lait_) - _lait_ concentré sucré écrémé (_lait_ écrémé - sucre - lactose (_lait_)) - masse de cacao - _lait_ écrémé - fécule de maïs - arôme vanille

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Common questions about Belgian chocolate sauce

Is Belgian chocolate sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Belgian chocolate sauce by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains glucose syrup, emulsifier (soy lecithin) and added flavouring (vanilla aroma), which are industrial additives per NOVA, so the product is ultra-processed.

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.

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