Lindt Excellence

MINT INTENSE DARK

Barcode 3046920028752

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Yes — MINT INTENSE DARK is ultra-processed.

Product is ultra-processed because it contains soya lecithin (an emulsifier) and vanilla flavouring (an added flavour). Both are industrially processed additives according to NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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.
OK

anhydrous milk fat

A dairy fat derived from milk with water removed, used as a fat ingredient.
OK

soya lecithin
OK

peppermint oil
UPF

vanilla flavoring

Vanilla flavouring is an additive used to impart vanilla flavor; can be natural vanilla extract or synthetic flavoring.

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Common questions about MINT INTENSE DARK

Is MINT INTENSE DARK ultra-processed?

Yes — MINT INTENSE DARK by Lindt Excellence is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product is ultra-processed because it contains soya lecithin (an emulsifier) and vanilla flavouring (an added flavour). Both are industrially processed additives according to NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in MINT INTENSE DARK are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in MINT INTENSE DARK as an ultra-processed marker: vanilla flavoring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to MINT INTENSE DARK?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Crunchy Mint 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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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.