Pistachio Caramel Chocolate

Barcode 29463107

Yes — Pistachio Caramel Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations including sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier and unspecified natural flavourings. These extracted additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though many other ingredients are basic culinary items like sugar, cocoa butter, milk powders, butter, and nuts.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cocoa butter

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

sugar

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

dried milk (milk powder)

Milk powder produced by drying milk, a processed dairy product.
OK

pistachio nuts

A small green nut from the pistachio tree, often eaten roasted or salted; good source of protein and fats.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

corn wheatflour
OK

dried whey (milk)

Powdered whey, the liquid whey component dried for use as a dairy protein and flavoring in foods.
OK

butter (milk)

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

sunflower lecithin

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

sea salt

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

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.

Common questions about Pistachio Caramel Chocolate

Is Pistachio Caramel Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Pistachio Caramel Chocolate is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations including sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier and unspecified natural flavourings. These extracted additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though many other ingredients are basic culinary items like sugar, cocoa butter, milk powders, butter, and nuts.

Which ingredients in Pistachio Caramel Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Pistachio Caramel Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: sunflower lecithin, natural flavourings. 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.