Milka

Milk Chocolate

Barcode 3045140105502

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Yes — Milk Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (soy lecithin) and added natural flavouring, which are industrial additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or minimally processed (sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, milk powder, whey powder, concentrated butter, hazelnut paste).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

cocoa butter

Fat extracted from cacao beans; a basic fat used in chocolate making and confectionery.
OK

cocoa paste

A solid paste made from ground roasted cacao beans, i.e., cocoa mass; used as a primary chocolate ingredient.
OK

skim milk powder

Dried dairy product made by removing fat from milk; a basic dairy ingredient used for fortification or as a powder form for reconstitution.
OK

whey powder (milk)

Powder made from whey, the liquid remaining after milk curdles; used as a dairy ingredient in food formulations.
OK

concentrated butter

Butter with reduced water content or concentrated fat; a dairy fat ingredient used in cooking and processing.
OK

emulsifier (soy lecithin)

A common emulsifier derived from soy, used to blend fats and liquids in foods.
OK

hazelnut paste

Ground hazelnuts formed into a paste, used as a spread or ingredient.
UPF

natural flavor

Flavoring agent derived from natural sources used to impart specific tastes.

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Common questions about Milk Chocolate

Is Milk Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate by Milka is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (soy lecithin) and added natural flavouring, which are industrial additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or minimally processed (sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, milk powder, whey powder, concentrated butter, hazelnut paste).

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Milk Chocolate as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavor. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Milk Chocolate?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Crunchy Mint dark chocolate by Hu, Excellence Noir Intense 70% Cacao by Lindt. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.