Storck

Weather's original chocolate covered caramel

Barcode 4014400935387

Yes — Weather's original chocolate covered caramel is ultra-processed.

This confectionery product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. Glucose syrup and caramelised sugar syrup are refined, industrially processed sugar syrups. Palm fat is a highly processed refined oil. Flavourings and the emulsifier lecithin (soya) are industrial additives used to modify flavour and texture. The presence of these ingredients places the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

UPF

glucose syrup

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

sugar

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

condensed whey (milk)
OK

condensed skimmed milk

Concentrated milk with reduced fat content, produced by removing water; used in cooking and baking.
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 butter

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

butterfat (milk)

Milk fat, the fat portion derived from milk used in dairy products.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

cocoa mass

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

humectant sorbitol syrup
OK

buttermilk powder

Dried buttermilk obtained from fermented milk; used as a dairy ingredient to provide dairy flavor and proteins in products.
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
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

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
OK

salt

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

emulsifier lecithin (soya)
OK

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Common questions about Weather's original chocolate covered caramel

Is Weather's original chocolate covered caramel ultra-processed?

Yes — Weather's original chocolate covered caramel by Storck is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This confectionery product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. Glucose syrup and caramelised sugar syrup are refined, industrially processed sugar syrups. Palm fat is a highly processed refined oil. Flavourings and the emulsifier lecithin (soya) are industrial additives used to modify flavour and texture. The presence of these ingredients places the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Weather's original chocolate covered caramel are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Weather's original chocolate covered caramel as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, palm fat, flavourings, caramelised sugar syrup. 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.