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).
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
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Not UPF
single origin milk chocolate
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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
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Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate
Hu
Not UPF
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).
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.
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.
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.