Yes — Açaí & Blueberry Flavors is ultra-processed.
The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including corn syrup, maltodextrin, pectin, natural flavor, natural vanilla flavor, lecithin (soy), confectioner’s glaze, cocoa processed with alkali, and the pre-identified UPF ingredient dextrose. These are industrial formulations or additives used for texture, flavor enhancement, and shelf life, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).
Other chocolate & sweets Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Dark chocolate
By sainsbury's
Not UPF
Giant buttons
montezuma’s
Not UPF
Milk Chocolate
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Simple Dark Chocolate
Hu
Not UPF
Original liquorice
Panda
Not UPF
Pure Fruit Paws Strawberry & Apple
Bear
Not UPF
Creamy Hazelnut Chocolate
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Velvety & intense dark chocolate
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Yoyos Apple
Bear, Bear Nibbles
Not UPF
Hazelnut Crunch Truffles
Booja-Booja
Not UPF
Yes — Açaí & Blueberry Flavors by BROOKSIDE DARK CHOCOLATE is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including corn syrup, maltodextrin, pectin, natural flavor, natural vanilla flavor, lecithin (soy), confectioner’s glaze, cocoa processed with alkali, and the pre-identified UPF ingredient dextrose. These are industrial formulations or additives used for texture, flavor enhancement, and shelf life, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (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.