LU, Mikado

Cioccolato al latte

Barcode 3017760363396

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Yes — Cioccolato al latte is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), emulsifier (soya lecithin), added flavouring, and refined palm vegetable fat, all of which are markers of ultra-processing in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter

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

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

vegetable fats (palm, coconut)
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
OK

whey powder (from milk)

Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
OK

salt

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

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
OK

raising agent (e503)

A food-grade leavening agent used to aerate dough and batters; ammonium carbonate commonly listed as E503.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

flavouring may contain nuts

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Common questions about Cioccolato al latte

Is Cioccolato al latte ultra-processed?

Yes — Cioccolato al latte by LU, Mikado is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), emulsifier (soya lecithin), added flavouring, and refined palm vegetable fat, all of which are markers of ultra-processing in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Cioccolato al latte are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cioccolato al latte as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). 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?

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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.