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Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bar by Lindt Lindor
Lindt Lindor

Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bar

Barcode 4000539280108
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bar is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as vegetable fat (coconut, palm kernel), emulsifier (soya lecithin), anhydrous milk fat, flavourings, natural flavouring, and barley malt extract, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

6 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.
  • UPF
    vegetable fat (coconut, palm kernel)
    A fat mixture derived from coconut and palm kernel sources; typically refined vegetable fat used in cooking and confectionery.
  • OK
    whole milk powder
    Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
  • OK
    cocoa mass
    Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
  • OK
    lactose
    A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
  • OK
    skim milk powder
    A dried, finely milled form of milk with fat removed; a common dairy base used for flavor, texture, and protein in products.
  • OK
    cream powder
  • UPF
    Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)
    Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
  • UPF
    Anhydrous Milk Fat
    Anhydrous milk fat is the fat derived from milk with the water and non-fat solids removed.
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • OK
    salt crystals (fleur de sel) (0.2%)
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bar

Is Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bar by Lindt Lindor is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as vegetable fat (coconut, palm kernel), emulsifier (soya lecithin), anhydrous milk fat, flavourings, natural flavouring, and barley malt extract, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bar as ultra-processed markers: vegetable fat (coconut, palm kernel), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Anhydrous Milk Fat, Barley Malt Extract, flavourings, natural flavouring. 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.

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