Aldi Choceur Milk Hazlenut

Hazelnut Milk Chocolate

Barcode 4088600274324

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Yes — Hazelnut Milk Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients used in food manufacturing, including the emulsifier lecithins (soya). It also includes refined sugar as the main ingredient and milk powders, but the decisive factor under NOVA is the presence of emulsifier lecithins (soya), an extracted additive not used in home cooking.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

hazelnuts (27%)
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°
OK

cocoa massº
OK

buttermilk powder

Dried buttermilk obtained from fermented milk; used as a dairy ingredient to provide dairy flavor and proteins in products.
OK

lactose (milk)

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

vanilla extract

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

rainforest alliance certified
OK

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OK

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UPF

organic milk chocolate with at least 32% cocoa solids

Organic milk chocolate; a processed confection made from cocoa solids, milk solids, sugar and fats; a standard chocolate product often used in baking and snacking.
OK

milk solids 20%

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Common questions about Hazelnut Milk Chocolate

Is Hazelnut Milk Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Hazelnut Milk Chocolate by Aldi Choceur Milk Hazlenut is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients used in food manufacturing, including the emulsifier lecithins (soya). It also includes refined sugar as the main ingredient and milk powders, but the decisive factor under NOVA is the presence of emulsifier lecithins (soya), an extracted additive not used in home cooking.

Which ingredients in Hazelnut Milk Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Hazelnut Milk Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: lecithin (soy), organic milk chocolate with at least 32% cocoa solids. 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.