Aldi

Mint

Barcode 4088600132280

Scanned 34 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mint is ultra-processed.

The product contains industrial additives and ingredients associated with ultra-processing. Specifically, it includes an emulsifier (lecithins (soya)) and natural mint flavouring, both of which are extracted/isolated additives used to modify texture and flavor. Under the NOVA classification, the presence of such additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

nutrition this pack contains 5 bars
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

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

natural mint flavouring
OK

vanilla extract

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

typical values per 100g per bar (25g) energy fat

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Common questions about Mint

Is Mint ultra-processed?

Yes — Mint by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrial additives and ingredients associated with ultra-processing. Specifically, it includes an emulsifier (lecithins (soya)) and natural mint flavouring, both of which are extracted/isolated additives used to modify texture and flavor. Under the NOVA classification, the presence of such additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Mint are ultra-processed?

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

What are healthier alternatives to Mint?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Crunchy Mint dark chocolate by Hu. 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.