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NOIR DEGUSTATION 70% CARAMEL by J.D. Gross, Lidl
J.D. Gross, Lidl

NOIR DEGUSTATION 70% CARAMEL

Barcode 20177218
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — NOIR DEGUSTATION 70% CARAMEL is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, specifically sirop de glucose (an industrial refined sugar syrup), émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol) (an emulsifier), and arôme naturel (an industrial flavoring). Because at least one such ingredient is present, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cocoa paste
    A solid paste made from ground roasted cacao beans, i.e., cocoa mass; used as a primary chocolate ingredient.
  • OK
    sugar
    A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
  • OK
    cocoa butter
    Fat extracted from cacao beans; a basic fat used in chocolate making and confectionery.
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A liquid sweetener made from hydrolyzed starch (glucose), commonly used in foods.
  • OK
    concentrated butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product derived from butter with added milk components; used as a flavoring or fat ingredient in dairy-based foods.
  • UPF
    emulsifier: lecithin (sunflower)
    An emulsifying additive derived from sunflower; used to improve texture and stability in foods.
  • UPF
    natural flavor
    Flavoring agent derived from natural sources used to impart specific tastes.
  • OK
    salt
    A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
  • OK
    vanilla extract
    A traditional vanilla flavoring extract used to impart vanilla flavor.
  • OK
    dark chocolate – cacao: 70% minimum
    Dark chocolate made from cocoa solids with at least 70% cacao; a basic chocolate ingredient used for flavor and structure.

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Common questions about NOIR DEGUSTATION 70% CARAMEL

Is NOIR DEGUSTATION 70% CARAMEL ultra-processed?

Yes — NOIR DEGUSTATION 70% CARAMEL by J.D. Gross, Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, specifically sirop de glucose (an industrial refined sugar syrup), émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol) (an emulsifier), and arôme naturel (an industrial flavoring). Because at least one such ingredient is present, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in NOIR DEGUSTATION 70% CARAMEL are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in NOIR DEGUSTATION 70% CARAMEL as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, emulsifier: lecithin (sunflower), natural flavor. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to NOIR DEGUSTATION 70% CARAMEL?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Dark chocolate by Green and black, Dark chocolate 75% by Marks & Spencer, Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate by Hu. 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?

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