Marks & Spencer

Hazelnut & Sea Salt Vegan Chocolate

Barcode 29211913

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Hazelnut & Sea Salt Vegan Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains the emulsifier soya lecithin, which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and is considered an ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar (cane)

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

_hazelnut_ paste (17%)
OK

_hazelnuts_ (12%)
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

emulsifier: _soya_ lecithin
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Hazelnut & Sea Salt Vegan Chocolate

Is Hazelnut & Sea Salt Vegan Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Hazelnut & Sea Salt Vegan Chocolate by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains the emulsifier soya lecithin, which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and is considered an ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA system.

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.