Poulain

poulain

Barcode 16256163

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Yes — poulain is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as an emulsifier (soy lecithins) and flavoring (natural vanilla flavor). These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

sunflower oil

A common vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying; a basic culinary oil.
OK

hazelnuts

Edible nuts from the hazel tree, commonly used whole or chopped in baking and cooking.
OK

cacao en poudre (7%)
OK

skim milk powder

Dried dairy product made by removing fat from milk; a basic dairy ingredient used for fortification or as a powder form for reconstitution.
OK

whey powder

A dairy-derived protein ingredient produced by processing liquid whey into a concentrated powder, commonly used in protein supplements and food products.
OK

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
OK

cocoa butter

Fat extracted from cacao beans; a basic fat used in chocolate making and confectionery.
OK

émulsifiant (lécithines de soja)
OK

arôme naturel de vanille. peut contenir autres fruits à coque

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Common questions about poulain

Is poulain ultra-processed?

Yes — poulain by Poulain is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as an emulsifier (soy lecithins) and flavoring (natural vanilla flavor). These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

What are healthier alternatives to poulain?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Creamy Chocolate and hazelnut butter by plants, Nuccy ultimate choco flow with Ashwagandha by nuccy. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.