Aldi

Milk chocolate

Barcode 4088600013312

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Yes — Milk chocolate is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients, notably the emulsifier (including soya lecithins), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and extend shelf life. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF). Other ingredients like sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, milk powder, lactose, and vanilla extract are not UPF on their own, but the inclusion of emulsifiers makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

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

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

cocoa butter

Cocoa butter is the fat extracted from cocoa beans, used to give chocolate its texture and smooth mouthfeel; also used in some confectionery and cosmetics. It is a basic fat with low water content.
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
UPF

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
UPF

lecithins (soy)

Emulsifier derived from soy, commonly used in foods to stabilize mixtures.
OK

vanilla extract

Traditional vanilla flavor extract used in cooking and baking; not considered ultra-processed.

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Common questions about Milk chocolate

Is Milk chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk chocolate by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients, notably the emulsifier (including soya lecithins), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and extend shelf life. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF). Other ingredients like sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, milk powder, lactose, and vanilla extract are not UPF on their own, but the inclusion of emulsifiers makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Milk chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Milk chocolate as ultra-processed markers: emulsifier, lecithins (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?

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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.