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Lindt excellence mint intense by Lindt & Sprüngli, Lindt, Lindt Excellence
Lindt & Sprüngli, Lindt, Lindt Excellence

Lindt excellence mint intense

Barcode 3046920028417
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Lindt excellence mint intense is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredients include anhydrous milk fat and emulsifier (soya lecithin), which are industrially processed ingredients/additives. Additionally, the presence of natural flavouring (peppermint oil) indicates added flavouring typical of ultra-processed products.

Ingredients

2 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
    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
    Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)
    Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
  • OK
    natural flavouring (peppermint oil)
  • OK
    may contain sesame seeds and nuts
  • OK
    dark chocolate contains: cocoa solids: 47% min

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Common questions about Lindt excellence mint intense

Is Lindt excellence mint intense ultra-processed?

Yes — Lindt excellence mint intense by Lindt & Sprüngli, Lindt, Lindt Excellence is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredients include anhydrous milk fat and emulsifier (soya lecithin), which are industrially processed ingredients/additives. Additionally, the presence of natural flavouring (peppermint oil) indicates added flavouring typical of ultra-processed products.

Which ingredients in Lindt excellence mint intense are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lindt excellence mint intense as ultra-processed markers: Anhydrous Milk Fat, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Lindt excellence mint intense?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Dark chocolate by Green and black, Dark chocolate 75% by Marks & Spencer, Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate by Hu. 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?

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