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CORNER Vanilla chocolate balls by Muller
Muller

CORNER Vanilla chocolate balls

Barcode 4025500277031
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — CORNER Vanilla chocolate balls is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients beyond basic culinary components. Specifically: modified starch (an industrially processed thickener), flavourings (industrial flavor additives), glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugar syrup), stabiliser: pectins (gelling/stabilizing agent), emulsifier: soya lecithin (emulsifier), and glazing agent acacia gum (industrial glazing/stabilizing agent). According to the NOVA classification, the presence of such additives and refined syrups makes the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    yogurt (milk)
    A fermented dairy product made from milk with lactic acid bacteria cultures. Common as a breakfast or ingredient in dishes.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    wheat flour (gluten)
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    cocoa butter
    A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
  • OK
    milk powder
    Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
  • OK
    cocoa mass
    Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
  • UPF
    modified starch
    Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
  • 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
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    coconut oil
    Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
  • UPF
    pectin stabiliser
    Pectin is a natural polysaccharide used as a gelling agent and stabiliser in foods and beverages.
  • UPF
    carotenes
    Natural pigment family (carotenoids) used as a colorant in foods; derived from plant sources. If extracted/isolated as an additive, it is considered an industrially processed ingredient.
  • OK
    lactose (milk)
    A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
  • OK
    glazing agent acacia gum
  • OK
    whey powder
    Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
  • OK
    barley malt
    Malted barley grains used in brewing and baking to provide fermentable sugars and malt flavor.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    milk protein
    Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
  • UPF
    soy lecithin
    A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    allergy advice: see ingredients in bold
  • OK
    may also contain nut and/or egg traces

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Common questions about CORNER Vanilla chocolate balls

Is CORNER Vanilla chocolate balls ultra-processed?

Yes — CORNER Vanilla chocolate balls by Muller is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients beyond basic culinary components. Specifically: modified starch (an industrially processed thickener), flavourings (industrial flavor additives), glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugar syrup), stabiliser: pectins (gelling/stabilizing agent), emulsifier: soya lecithin (emulsifier), and glazing agent acacia gum (industrial glazing/stabilizing agent). According to the NOVA classification, the presence of such additives and refined syrups makes the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in CORNER Vanilla chocolate balls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in CORNER Vanilla chocolate balls as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, flavourings, glucose syrup, pectin stabiliser, carotenes, milk protein, soy lecithin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to CORNER Vanilla chocolate balls?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Natural Bio Yogurt by Lancashire Farm, Natural Proper Organic Bio Live Yeogurt by Yeo Valley, Super thick organic kerned yogurt by Yeo Valley. 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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