Specially Selected

SPECIALLY SELECTED RASPBERRY CENTRED Milk Chocolat

Barcode 4061462495458

Yes — SPECIALLY SELECTED RASPBERRY CENTRED Milk Chocolat is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including emulsifier: lecithins (soya), palm oil, palm kernel oil, invert sugar, invert sugar syrup, flavouring, glucose-fructose syrup, and raising agents: diphosphates. These industrial formulations and processed sugars classify the overall product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

milk chocolate

A sweet confection made with cocoa solids, sugar, cocoa butter and whole milk powder; typical chocolate with no listed artificial emulsifiers.
OK

cocoa mass

Cocoa mass (also called cacao mass or cocoa liquor) is the ground, roasted cacao beans resulting in a paste used to make chocolate. It consists of cocoa solids and cocoa butter.
OK

whey powder

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
UPF

lecithin (soy)

Soy lecithin is a refined emulsifier extracted from soybeans, used to improve texture and mix ingredients. It is an extracted additive.
OK

wheat flour

A basic refined flour made from wheat, enriched with vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

raspberry jam

A fruit spread made with raspberry purée and sugar, plus syrups and gelling agents to achieve spreadable texture.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

salted butter

Dairy fat product made from milk with added salt.
OK

palm kernel oil

Edible oil extracted from palm kernels, commonly used for frying, cooking, and as an ingredient in processed foods.
OK

whole milk powder

Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
OK

pasteurized free-range egg

Egg from free-range hens that has been pasteurized for safety; a basic animal-derived ingredient.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

diphosphate salts used as leavening agents

Food additive(s) used to produce leavening in baked goods (industrially prepared).
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
UPF

ammonium carbonate with lecithin (soy)

Combination ingredient used as a leavening agent (ammonium carbonate) with an extracted emulsifier (lecithin from soy). Based on the presence of lecithin, this item includes a processed additive.

Common questions about SPECIALLY SELECTED RASPBERRY CENTRED Milk Chocolat

Is SPECIALLY SELECTED RASPBERRY CENTRED Milk Chocolat ultra-processed?

Yes — SPECIALLY SELECTED RASPBERRY CENTRED Milk Chocolat by Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including emulsifier: lecithins (soya), palm oil, palm kernel oil, invert sugar, invert sugar syrup, flavouring, glucose-fructose syrup, and raising agents: diphosphates. These industrial formulations and processed sugars classify the overall product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in SPECIALLY SELECTED RASPBERRY CENTRED Milk Chocolat are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in SPECIALLY SELECTED RASPBERRY CENTRED Milk Chocolat as ultra-processed markers: lecithin (soy), raspberry jam, palm oil, invert sugar syrup, flavouring, diphosphate salts used as leavening agents, ammonium carbonate with lecithin (soy). 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.