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Milka chocolate Hazelnuts by Milka
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Milka chocolate Hazelnuts

Barcode 4025700001023
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Milka chocolate Hazelnuts is ultra-processed.

The product contains emulsifier (soya lecithins) and unspecified flavouring, which are industrial additives, so it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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.
  • OK
    Skimmed Milk Powder
    Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
  • OK
    hazelnut pieces (9%)
  • OK
    whey powder (from milk)
    Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
  • OK
    milk fat
    Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
  • UPF
    soy lecithin
    An emulsifier derived from soybeans used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.
  • OK
    hazelnut paste
    Ground hazelnuts paste used as a spread or ingredient; a minimally processed nut product.
  • OK
    flavouring. may contain other nuts and wheat

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Common questions about Milka chocolate Hazelnuts

Is Milka chocolate Hazelnuts ultra-processed?

Yes — Milka chocolate Hazelnuts by Milka is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains emulsifier (soya lecithins) and unspecified flavouring, which are industrial additives, so it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Milka chocolate Hazelnuts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Milka chocolate Hazelnuts as an ultra-processed marker: soy lecithin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Milka chocolate Hazelnuts?

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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