Marks & Spencer

Milk Chocolate Digestive

Barcode 00747004

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Yes — Milk Chocolate Digestive is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial ingredients/additives, including emulsifier (soya lecithin), flavouring, barley malt extract, partially inverted sugar syrup, and palm oil. According to the NOVA guidelines and the additional rules provided, these additives and highly processed ingredients (notably palm oil and partially inverted sugar syrup, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients, and malt extract and emulsifier) make the overall product an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour derived from wheat, containing gluten; used as a primary baking ingredient.
OK

thiamin - milk chocolate (28%) (sugar, cocoa butter, dried skimmed milk)
OK

dried whey (milk)

Powdered whey, the liquid whey component dried for use as a dairy protein and flavoring in foods.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

butter oil (milk)

Fat component derived from milk, used as a dairy fat or spread; often included in chocolate or bakery products.
UPF

soy lecithin

A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
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 wheatflour (contains gluten)
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup

A syrup in which sucrose has been partially inverted into glucose and fructose; produced via acid or enzymatic treatment; used as a sweetener and humectant in foods; typically industrially processed.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

A basic leavening agent used in baking; reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise. Commonly sold as baking soda.
OK

e503
OK

e450
OK

salt

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

barley malt extract (contains gluten). milk chocolate contains cocoa solids 25% minimum
OK

milk solids

Dried or concentrated dairy solids derived from milk used to add milk flavor and protein; commonly found in dairy products and fortified foods.

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Common questions about Milk Chocolate Digestive

Is Milk Chocolate Digestive ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate Digestive by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial ingredients/additives, including emulsifier (soya lecithin), flavouring, barley malt extract, partially inverted sugar syrup, and palm oil. According to the NOVA guidelines and the additional rules provided, these additives and highly processed ingredients (notably palm oil and partially inverted sugar syrup, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients, and malt extract and emulsifier) make the overall product an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate Digestive are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Milk Chocolate Digestive as ultra-processed markers: soy lecithin, flavouring, palm oil, partially inverted sugar syrup. 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.