Chocolate Milk Spread

Barcode 29465316

Yes — Chocolate Milk Spread is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: palm oil (highly refined industrial oil), emulsifier lecithin (used to modify texture and extend shelf life), and natural flavouring (industrially produced flavor compound). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this is an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
OK

dried skimmed milk

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

low fat cocoa powder (3.5%)
OK

dried whey (milk)

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

emulsifier: lecithin
OK

bourbon vanilla extract
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

Common questions about Chocolate Milk Spread

Is Chocolate Milk Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Milk Spread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: palm oil (highly refined industrial oil), emulsifier lecithin (used to modify texture and extend shelf life), and natural flavouring (industrially produced flavor compound). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this is an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Milk Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chocolate Milk Spread as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, natural flavouring. 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.