Lidl

Cacao and orange protein balls

Barcode 4056489822721

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Yes — Cacao and orange protein balls is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients/additives such as grape juice concentrate (an industrially concentrated sugar source), rice starch (isolated refined starch), tapioca fibre (isolated fibre ingredient), and added orange oil as a flavouring component. Presence of any such industrial ingredients moves the product into the UPF category under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

53% date paste
UPF

whey protein concentrate

Milk-derived protein concentrate obtained from whey, used as a food ingredient to boost protein content.
OK

cashew nut pieces
OK

grape juice concentrate

A juice concentrate derived from grapes, used as a sweetening or flavoring ingredient; typically a single-ingredient fruit product.
OK

5% cacao nibs** 4% cacao powder**
OK

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
OK

tapioca fibre
OK

pink himalayan salt

Fine or coarse salt harvested from salt mines, often marketed for its mineral content and pink color.
OK

0.4% orange oil

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Common questions about Cacao and orange protein balls

Is Cacao and orange protein balls ultra-processed?

Yes — Cacao and orange protein balls by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients/additives such as grape juice concentrate (an industrially concentrated sugar source), rice starch (isolated refined starch), tapioca fibre (isolated fibre ingredient), and added orange oil as a flavouring component. Presence of any such industrial ingredients moves the product into the UPF category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Cacao and orange protein balls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cacao and orange protein balls as an ultra-processed marker: whey protein concentrate. 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.