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Smooth milk chocolate by Moser Roth
Moser Roth

Smooth milk chocolate

Barcode 4088600132365
Scanned  28  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Smooth milk chocolate is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains lecithins (an emulsifier), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability, fitting NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    cocoa butter
    A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
  • 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 mass
    Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
  • OK
    butterfat (milk)
    Milk fat, the fat portion derived from milk used in dairy products.
  • OK
    emulsifier: lecithins (soya); vanilla extract

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.

Dark milk chocolate
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single origin milk chocolate
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Milk Single Origin Chocolate
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Common questions about Smooth milk chocolate

Is Smooth milk chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Smooth milk chocolate by Moser Roth is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains lecithins (an emulsifier), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability, fitting NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

What are healthier alternatives to Smooth milk chocolate?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Dark milk chocolate by Tesco, single origin milk chocolate by Marks & Spencer, Milk Single Origin 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?

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