Fin Carre

Dark Chocolate

Barcode 4056489762683

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Yes — Dark Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Product contains emulsifier sunflower lecithins and natural flavouring, which are ultra-processed additives per NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

cocoa mass

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

cocoa butter

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

sunflower lecithin

A natural emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds; phospholipid extract used to improve texture and stability in foods.
OK

natural vanilla flavouring

Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.
OK

dark chocolate contains: cocoa solids 50% minimum
OK

allergy advice

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Common questions about Dark Chocolate

Is Dark Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark Chocolate by Fin Carre is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains emulsifier sunflower lecithins and natural flavouring, which are ultra-processed additives per NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Dark Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Dark Chocolate as an ultra-processed marker: sunflower lecithin. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.