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Banana Chocolate Flakes

Barcode 4025500277055

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Yes — Banana Chocolate Flakes is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients. Specifically, modified maize starch (a chemically/physically altered starch), flavourings (industrial flavour agents), glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), emulsifier (soya lecithin), stabiliser (pectin), and glazing agent (acacia gum) are all characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

5 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

banana purée (4%)
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
OK

cocoa butter

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

cocoa mass

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
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

glazing agent acacia gum
OK

lactose (milk)

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

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
UPF

soy lecithin

A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.
OK

sweet whey powder

Dried whey, a dairy by‑product of cheese production, used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient in foods.
OK

barley malt (gluten)
OK

stabiliser: pectinis: salt
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.
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.

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Common questions about Banana Chocolate Flakes

Is Banana Chocolate Flakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Banana Chocolate Flakes by müller corner is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients. Specifically, modified maize starch (a chemically/physically altered starch), flavourings (industrial flavour agents), glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), emulsifier (soya lecithin), stabiliser (pectin), and glazing agent (acacia gum) are all characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Banana Chocolate Flakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Banana Chocolate Flakes as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavourings, glucose syrup, soy lecithin, carotenes. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Banana Chocolate Flakes?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Banana yoghurt by Longley Farm. 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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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.