Pistachio Chocolate

Barcode 29512096

Yes — Pistachio Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is a pistachio chocolate confection containing cocoa butter, sugar, milk ingredients, pistachios, and caramelised sugar. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the pre-identified UPF ingredients emulsifier, sunflower lecithin, and natural flavourings. These industrial additives are used to modify texture, stability, and flavour. The product also combines several processed confectionery and baked-food components, including dried milk and whey, but the decisive UPF factors are the emulsifier, sunflower lecithin, and natural flavourings.

Ingredients

3 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

Corn is a basic cereal grain (Zea mays) used as a staple food around the world. It can be consumed as kernels, ground into cornmeal or flour, and processed into products like popcorn and corn oil.
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking/ cooking staple. A single-ingredient cereal product.
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

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

A phospholipid-rich emulsifier extracted from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture and prevent separation in products.
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.
OK

salt

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

Common questions about Pistachio Chocolate

Is Pistachio Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Pistachio Chocolate is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a pistachio chocolate confection containing cocoa butter, sugar, milk ingredients, pistachios, and caramelised sugar. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the pre-identified UPF ingredients emulsifier, sunflower lecithin, and natural flavourings. These industrial additives are used to modify texture, stability, and flavour. The product also combines several processed confectionery and baked-food components, including dried milk and whey, but the decisive UPF factors are the emulsifier, sunflower lecithin, and natural flavourings.

Which ingredients in Pistachio Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pistachio Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: emulsifier, 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.