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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.