Aldi

Intense 85% dark chocolate

Barcode 4061464172388

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Yes — Intense 85% dark chocolate is ultra-processed.

The product contains lecithins (an emulsifier), which is an industrial additive, so under the NOVA system the chocolate is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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.
OK

sugar

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

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.

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Common questions about Intense 85% dark chocolate

Is Intense 85% dark chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Intense 85% dark chocolate by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains lecithins (an emulsifier), which is an industrial additive, so under the NOVA system the chocolate is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

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.