Lindt

Excellence Noir Prodigieux 90% Cacao

Barcode 3046920029759

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No — Excellence Noir Prodigieux 90% Cacao is not ultra-processed.

The chocolate contains only basic ingredients: cocoa mass, cocoa butter, low fat cocoa powder, and sugar. These are minimally processed culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or flavorings, so it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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

low fat cocoa powder

Powdered cocoa with reduced fat, used for baking or hot beverages. Made by removing part of cocoa butter; retains cocoa flavor.
OK

sugar (may contain hazelnuts)

Granulated sugar with a potential for cross-contamination with haznuts in facilities; sugar itself is a basic sweetener.

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Common questions about Excellence Noir Prodigieux 90% Cacao

Is Excellence Noir Prodigieux 90% Cacao ultra-processed?

No — Excellence Noir Prodigieux 90% Cacao by Lindt is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The chocolate contains only basic ingredients: cocoa mass, cocoa butter, low fat cocoa powder, and sugar. These are minimally processed culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or flavorings, so it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

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.