Bonne Maman Sweet Hearts chocolate

Sweet Hearts Chocolate

Barcode 3178530422719

Scanned 10 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sweet Hearts Chocolate is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically: emulsifier lecithins (soya), natural vanilla flavour, natural Madagascar bourbon vanilla flavour, glycerol, stabiliser (in egg whites), and generic starches are all extracted/isolated additives used for texture, stability, or flavour. Under NOVA, the presence of these types of additives makes the overall product an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

butter

A dairy product made by churning cream; a basic fat used in cooking and baking.
OK

sugar

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

soft wheat flour

Milled wheat flour with lower protein content used for baking, pastry, and dough production.
UPF

milk chocolate

A chocolate confection made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, milk powder, and emulsifier with vanilla flavor.
OK

egg

A basic animal-derived protein food produced by hens.
UPF

glycerol

A simple polyol often used as a humectant and smoothing agent in foods and cosmetics.
OK

stabiliser for whites

A stabiliser used in whipped egg whites or white mixtures to improve texture and stability in processing (likely a food-grade additive or stabiliser).
OK

skimmed milk powder

Dried skimmed milk (milk with fat removed). A basic dairy ingredient used for protein, flavor, and texture in foods.
OK

starches

Generic term for carbohydrate thickeners derived from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca). Used as thickening or binding agents in foods.
UPF

vanilla flavour

Natural vanilla flavour derived from Madagascar bourbon vanilla; used as a flavouring in foods.
OK

raising agents (sodium carbonates and citrates)

Leavening agents used in baking; may include wheat-containing ingredients; used to promote rise.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

sesame seeds

Small, flat seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, used as a food ingredient for flavor and texture.

Swap it for something less processed

See all Crisps, Snacks & Nuts →

Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about Sweet Hearts Chocolate

Is Sweet Hearts Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Hearts Chocolate by Bonne Maman Sweet Hearts chocolate is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically: emulsifier lecithins (soya), natural vanilla flavour, natural Madagascar bourbon vanilla flavour, glycerol, stabiliser (in egg whites), and generic starches are all extracted/isolated additives used for texture, stability, or flavour. Under NOVA, the presence of these types of additives makes the overall product an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Sweet Hearts Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sweet Hearts Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: milk chocolate, glycerol, vanilla flavour. 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?

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.