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Yes — Edelbitter 70% Cacao is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This dark chocolate is classified as ultra-processed because it contains lecithin, an emulsifier used in industrial formulations. Cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla extract are not UPF on their own, but the added emulsifier leads to the UPF classification.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Excellence 85% Cacao Rich Dark
Lindt
Not UPF
Dark milk chocolate
Tesco
Not UPF
single origin milk chocolate
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Absolute black dark chocolate
Montezuma's
Not UPF
Dark chocolate 75%
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
80% Dark Chocolate
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Dark chocolate
Moser Roth
Not UPF
Milk Single Origin Chocolate
Waitrose
Not UPF
Intense Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa Solids
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate
Hu
Not UPF
Yes — Edelbitter 70% Cacao by J. D. Gross is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This dark chocolate is classified as ultra-processed because it contains lecithin, an emulsifier used in industrial formulations. Cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla extract are not UPF on their own, but the added emulsifier leads to the UPF classification.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Excellence Noir Intense 70% Cacao by Lindt, Dark chocolate by Green and black, Dark chocolate 75% by Marks & Spencer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.