Chocolate Custard Dessert

Barcode 29412983

Yes — Chocolate Custard Dessert is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include modified starch and flavouring within the custard powder, which are industrial additives characteristic of UPFs.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water(41%)
OK

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

dried egg white (egg white powder)

Powdered form of egg white used as a protein source, leavening aid, and binder in foods.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
OK

custard powder (cornflour, sugar,flavouring)
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

fortified e401
OK

calcium

Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
OK

thiamine (vitamin b1)

A water-soluble vitamin important for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function; widely used as a dietary supplement or fortifying nutrient.
OK

and folic acid

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Common questions about Chocolate Custard Dessert

Is Chocolate Custard Dessert ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Custard Dessert is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include modified starch and flavouring within the custard powder, which are industrial additives characteristic of UPFs.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Custard Dessert are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chocolate Custard Dessert as an ultra-processed marker: modified starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.