Twinings

Luxury Chocolate Drink

Barcode 070177259075

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Yes — Luxury Chocolate Drink is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This chocolate drink is ultra-processed because it contains dried glucose syrup, an industrially extracted refined sugar, and vanillin, a synthesized flavoring. It also contains soy lecithin, an industrial emulsifier. These ingredients are characteristic of industrial formulations under the NOVA classification. Sugar, cocoa powder, salt, calcium phosphate, and added vitamins do not independently determine the classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder (18%)
UPF

dried glucose syrup

Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
OK

chocolate (7%) (sugar, cocoa mass, fat-reduced cocoa powder, vanillin)
OK

calcium phosphate

Inorganic calcium salt used as a mineral supplement or processing aid in foods.
OK

emulsifier (soy lecithin)
UPF

vanillin

A flavoring agent used to impart vanilla aroma and taste; can be natural or synthetic.
OK

salt

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

vitamins (b1, b2, b6, b12, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid)
OK

for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

may also contain hazelnut and milk gluten free
OK

suitable for vegetarians

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Common questions about Luxury Chocolate Drink

Is Luxury Chocolate Drink ultra-processed?

Yes — Luxury Chocolate Drink by Twinings is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chocolate drink is ultra-processed because it contains dried glucose syrup, an industrially extracted refined sugar, and vanillin, a synthesized flavoring. It also contains soy lecithin, an industrial emulsifier. These ingredients are characteristic of industrial formulations under the NOVA classification. Sugar, cocoa powder, salt, calcium phosphate, and added vitamins do not independently determine the classification.

Which ingredients in Luxury Chocolate Drink are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Luxury Chocolate Drink as ultra-processed markers: dried glucose syrup, vanillin. 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.