Lindt

Lindt classic recipe milk chocolate

Barcode 3046920028035

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Yes — Lindt classic recipe milk chocolate is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several UPF-type ingredients/additives: skimmed milk powder (industrial milk derivative), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/sweetening extract). These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. Therefore, the chocolate bar is UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

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

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
OK

cocoa mass

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

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

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

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

flavouring. may contain nuts. milk chocolate contains: cocoa solids: 30% min
OK

milk solids: 20% min

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Common questions about Lindt classic recipe milk chocolate

Is Lindt classic recipe milk chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Lindt classic recipe milk chocolate by Lindt is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several UPF-type ingredients/additives: skimmed milk powder (industrial milk derivative), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/sweetening extract). These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. Therefore, the chocolate bar is UPF.

Which ingredients in Lindt classic recipe milk chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lindt classic recipe milk chocolate as ultra-processed markers: Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Barley Malt Extract. 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.