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Merci by Storck
Storck

Merci

Barcode 4014400901191
Scanned  162  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Merci is ultra-processed.

The chocolates contain several ultra-processed components, including industrial sugars like dextrose (druvsocker) and fructose (fruktsocker), as well as emulsifiers and added flavourings (emulgeringsmedel, aromer). These extracted additives and modified sugars make the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cocoa butter
    A fat pressed from cacao beans, used as a primary ingredient in chocolate and confectionery.
  • OK
    cocoa mass
    Ground cacao nibs (cocoa liquor) used as a base ingredient in chocolate.
  • OK
    whole milk powder
    Powdered dairy product made from whole milk; a basic dairy ingredient used for reconstituting milk.
  • OK
    almond (3.4%)
    A smooth, nutrient-dense tree-nut used as a food ingredient (almond).
  • OK
    cream powder
    Dried dairy cream powder used as an ingredient to provide fat and flavor.
  • OK
    skim milk powder
    Powdered skim milk used as a dairy ingredient in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy product obtained from the milk of mammals, used as a beverage or base for dairy products.
  • UPF
    glucose (dextrose)
    A simple, refined monosaccharide sugar derived from starches or produced commercially.
  • OK
    fat-reduced cocoa
    Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, used for baking or beverages; a basic ingredient rather than a processed food.
  • OK
    fruit sugar (fructose)
    Fructose; a simple sugar derived from fruits.
  • UPF
    emulsifier: coffee
    Emulsifier additive used in coffee products; may function as a stabilizer or carrier in flavorings. UPF status: true because emulsifiers are processed additives often used in industrial processing.
  • UPF
    aromas / flavorings
    Flavorings; can be natural or artificial; commonly used in processed foods.
  • UPF
    salted milk chocolate with nougat; milk chocolate with crushed nuts and almonds; dark chocolate with at least 45% cocoa; dark chocolate with chocolate mousse
    A collection of chocolate products including milk chocolate with nougat, milk chocolate with nuts, dark chocolate with high cocoa content, and dark chocolate with chocolate mousse.
  • UPF
    white chocolate with at least 28% cocoa
    White chocolate with a cocoa-content claim.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.

Dark milk chocolate
Not Ultra-Processed
Dark milk chocolate
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single origin milk chocolate
Not Ultra-Processed
single origin milk chocolate
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Milk Single Origin Chocolate
Not Ultra-Processed
Milk Single Origin Chocolate
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Smooth operator milk chocolate
Not Ultra-Processed
Smooth operator milk chocolate
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Common questions about Merci

Is Merci ultra-processed?

Yes — Merci by Storck is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The chocolates contain several ultra-processed components, including industrial sugars like dextrose (druvsocker) and fructose (fruktsocker), as well as emulsifiers and added flavourings (emulgeringsmedel, aromer). These extracted additives and modified sugars make the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Merci are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Merci as ultra-processed markers: glucose (dextrose), emulsifier: coffee, aromas / flavorings, salted milk chocolate with nougat; milk chocolate with crushed nuts and almonds; dark chocolate with at least 45% cocoa; dark chocolate with chocolate mousse, white chocolate with at least 28% cocoa. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Merci?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Dark milk chocolate by Tesco, single origin milk chocolate by Marks & Spencer, Milk Single Origin Chocolate by Waitrose. 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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