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Kinder Pingui Schoko 4er-Packung by Ferrero
Ferrero

Kinder Pingui Schoko 4er-Packung

Barcode 4008400290423
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Kinder Pingui Schoko 4er-Packung is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, lecithins), flavourings/vanillin, dextrose, and powdered barley malt extract. Any one of these would make it UPF; together they clearly classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    fresh pasteurised milk (24%)
  • OK
    fine chocolate 22% (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: lecithins (soya), vanillin)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    skimmed milk powder (9,5%)
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    cocoa butter
    A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
  • OK
    concentrated butter
  • OK
    dextrose (wheat)
  • OK
    fine milk chocolate (1%) (sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifier: lecithins (soya), vanillin)
  • OK
    fat reduced cocoa
  • OK
    egg powder
  • OK
    baker's yeast
  • 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.
  • OK
    emulsifiers (mono and di-glycerides of fatty acids, lecithins (soya))
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    powdered barley malt extract

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Common questions about Kinder Pingui Schoko 4er-Packung

Is Kinder Pingui Schoko 4er-Packung ultra-processed?

Yes — Kinder Pingui Schoko 4er-Packung by Ferrero is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, lecithins), flavourings/vanillin, dextrose, and powdered barley malt extract. Any one of these would make it UPF; together they clearly classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Kinder Pingui Schoko 4er-Packung are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Kinder Pingui Schoko 4er-Packung as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Kinder Pingui Schoko 4er-Packung?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Vanilla Ice Cream by Waitrose, Vanilla Ice Cream by Yeo Valley, Haagen Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream by Häagen-Dazs. 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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