Moser Roth

Hazelnut Dark Chocolate

Barcode 4061462693410

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Yes — Hazelnut Dark Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains lecithins (soya), an emulsifier identified as a UPF ingredient. The other ingredients—sugar, cocoa mass, hazelnuts, cocoa butter, and vanilla extract—do not independently trigger a UPF classification under the specified criteria.

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

hazelnuts (21%)
OK

cocoa butter

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

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Hazelnut Dark Chocolate

Is Hazelnut Dark Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Hazelnut Dark Chocolate by Moser Roth is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains lecithins (soya), an emulsifier identified as a UPF ingredient. The other ingredients—sugar, cocoa mass, hazelnuts, cocoa butter, and vanilla extract—do not independently trigger a UPF classification under the specified criteria.

Which ingredients in Hazelnut Dark Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Hazelnut Dark Chocolate as an ultra-processed marker: lecithin (soy). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Hazelnut Dark Chocolate?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate by Hu, Hazelnut, Caramelised Cashew & Pistachio Milk Chocolate by Waitrose. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.