Lindt & Sprüngli

lindt

Barcode 3046920028400

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Yes — lindt is ultra-processed.

This chocolate product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including anhydrous milk fat, invert sugar, emulsifier (soya lecithin), gelling agent (pectin), and natural orange flavouring, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

cocoa mass

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

almonds

Whole edible kernels of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis), commonly sold as whole nuts for snacking or cooking.
OK

orange juice from concentrate

Juice made from reconstituted orange juice concentrate; a basic beverage ingredient often used in drinks and foods.
OK

cocoa butter

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

Anhydrous Milk Fat

Anhydrous milk fat is the fat derived from milk with the water and non-fat solids removed.
UPF

inverted sugar

A syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose, resulting in a sweeter, more stable sugar syrup often used in baking and confectionery.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
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

pineapple

A tropical fruit with a sweet, tart flavor and edible flesh. Commonly eaten fresh or used in cooking and beverages.
UPF

pectin

Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
UPF

natural orange flavouring

Flavor extract derived from natural orange sources used to impart orange aroma and taste.

Healthier alternatives

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Not Ultra-Processed

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Common questions about lindt

Is lindt ultra-processed?

Yes — lindt by Lindt & Sprüngli is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chocolate product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including anhydrous milk fat, invert sugar, emulsifier (soya lecithin), gelling agent (pectin), and natural orange flavouring, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in lindt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in lindt as ultra-processed markers: Anhydrous Milk Fat, inverted sugar, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), pectin, natural orange flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to lindt?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Absolute Black Orange & Cocoa Nibs by Montezuma’s, Dark milk chocolate with blood orange by Marks & Spencer. 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.