SALTY DARK CHOCOLATE

Barcode 1230000097017

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No — SALTY DARK CHOCOLATE is not ultra-processed.

This chocolate contains only basic culinary ingredients (cocoa mass, cocoa butter, unrefined coconut sugar, sea salt) with no industrial additives, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or refined industrial sweeteners. These are minimally processed ingredients consistent with traditional chocolate making, so it is not classified as ultra-processed (NOVA).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cocoa mass

Cocoa mass is the solid portion of cacao beans after roasting and grinding, used as a primary chocolate ingredient.
OK

organic unrefined coconut sugar

A natural sugar derived from the sap of coconut palms; a traditional sweetener with a rich caramel-like flavor.
OK

cocoa butter

Cocoa butter is the natural fat extracted from cacao beans, used for texture and richness in chocolate and baked goods.
OK

sea salt with cocoa solids 70% minimum

A seasoning/ingredient described with added cocoa solids; could be used as a flavoring component in chocolate products.

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Common questions about SALTY DARK CHOCOLATE

Is SALTY DARK CHOCOLATE ultra-processed?

No — SALTY DARK CHOCOLATE by Hu is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chocolate contains only basic culinary ingredients (cocoa mass, cocoa butter, unrefined coconut sugar, sea salt) with no industrial additives, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or refined industrial sweeteners. These are minimally processed ingredients consistent with traditional chocolate making, so it is not classified as ultra-processed (NOVA).

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.