Yes — Luxury dark cooking chocolate is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive emulsifier: soya lecithin, which is an industrial emulsifier. According to the rules, the presence of this UPF ingredient is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Mango Pure Fruit Wind Ups
Alesto
Not UPF
Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate
Hu
Not UPF
Waitrose No1 Dark Chocolate
Waitrose
Not UPF
Chocolate Dipped Fruits & Nuts
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Fitzroy Rich & Smooth Dark Chocolate
Montezuma's
Not UPF
Freeze Dried Strawberry Slices
THE FOODIE MARKET
Not UPF
Dark 85%
Raw Halo
Not UPF
Excellence 85% Cacao Noir Puissant
Lindt
Not UPF
Ombar fondant truffé noisette
Ombar
Not UPF
Sweet Popcorn
Coop
Not UPF
Yes — Luxury dark cooking chocolate by Aldi,The Pantry is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive emulsifier: soya lecithin, which is an industrial emulsifier. According to the rules, the presence of this UPF ingredient is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.
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.
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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.