Aldi

Dark chocolate

Barcode 4088600274294

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Dark chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes emulsifiers (lecithins/soya lecithin), which are industrial additives according to NOVA. The rest of the base ingredients (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, butterfat, vanilla extract) are not necessarily UPF on their own, but the presence of emulsifiers is sufficient to classify the final product as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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.
OK

butterfat (milk)

Milk fat, the fat portion derived from milk used in dairy products.
OK

emu ier
OK

ledithins (soya)
OK

vanilla extract

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

dárk chocolate contains cocoa ds 50% minimum
OK

allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

may contain peanuts and nuts
OK

no artificial flavourings
OK

nutrition: typical values per 100g: energy 2231k/

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Common questions about Dark chocolate

Is Dark chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark chocolate by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes emulsifiers (lecithins/soya lecithin), which are industrial additives according to NOVA. The rest of the base ingredients (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, butterfat, vanilla extract) are not necessarily UPF on their own, but the presence of emulsifiers is sufficient to classify the final product as 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.