M&S FOOD

DARK CHOCOLATE & ALMOND DATE BAR

Barcode 29455454

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

No — DARK CHOCOLATE & ALMOND DATE BAR is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are minimally processed foods (date paste, dark chocolate made from cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, almonds, coconut oil, and salt) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings. Sugar and basic vegetable oils are considered basic culinary ingredients, not UPF under these rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

date paste

A paste made from dates, used as a natural sweetener or binder in recipes.
OK

dark chocolate (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter)
OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about DARK CHOCOLATE & ALMOND DATE BAR

Is DARK CHOCOLATE & ALMOND DATE BAR ultra-processed?

No — DARK CHOCOLATE & ALMOND DATE BAR by M&S FOOD is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are minimally processed foods (date paste, dark chocolate made from cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, almonds, coconut oil, and salt) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings. Sugar and basic vegetable oils are considered basic culinary ingredients, not UPF under these rules.

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.