Italiamo

Pistachios with milk chocolate

Barcode 4056489510680

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pistachios with milk chocolate is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including emulsifiers (lecithins, polyglycerol polyricinoleate), industrial sweeteners (glucose syrup), glazing agents (gum arabic, shellac), and added flavouring. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like pistachios, sugar, cocoa butter, and milk powder.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

70% milk chocolate coating (sugar, cocoa butter**, whole milk powder)
OK

cocoa mass**
OK

whey powder

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

emulsifiers: lecithins
OK

polyglycerol polyricinoleate; flavouring
OK

22% pistachio nuts
OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

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

glazing agents: gum arabic
OK

shellac. milk chocolate contains: cocoa solids 28% minimum
OK

milk solids 16% minimum. **rainforest alliance certified. find out more at ra.org. allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain other nuts
OK

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
OK

soya and sulphites

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Common questions about Pistachios with milk chocolate

Is Pistachios with milk chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Pistachios with milk chocolate by Italiamo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including emulsifiers (lecithins, polyglycerol polyricinoleate), industrial sweeteners (glucose syrup), glazing agents (gum arabic, shellac), and added flavouring. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like pistachios, sugar, cocoa butter, and milk powder.

Which ingredients in Pistachios with milk chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pistachios with milk chocolate as an ultra-processed marker: glucose 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.