Lindt

Vegan Caramel Sea Salt Chocolate

Barcode 4000539140341

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Yes — Vegan Caramel Sea Salt Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including maltodextrin and glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugars), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and natural flavourings. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter

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

cocoa mass

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

almond paste (9%)
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

oat flour (4%)
OK

millet syrup powder (3.6%)
OK

sea salt (0.5%)
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 flavourings. "gluten free oat may contain hazelnuts
OK

other nuts and milk

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Common questions about Vegan Caramel Sea Salt Chocolate

Is Vegan Caramel Sea Salt Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegan Caramel Sea Salt Chocolate by Lindt is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including maltodextrin and glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugars), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and natural flavourings. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Vegan Caramel Sea Salt Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Vegan Caramel Sea Salt Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, glucose syrup, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). 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?

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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.