The Pantry

Dark Chocolate Chips

Barcode 4088600411422

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Yes — Dark Chocolate Chips is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier lecithins (soya), which is an industrially extracted additive used to modify texture and shelf-life, fitting NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cocoa mass

Cocoa mass (also called cacao mass or cocoa liquor) is the ground, roasted cacao beans resulting in a paste used to make chocolate. It consists of cocoa solids and cocoa butter.
OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter

Cocoa butter is the fat extracted from cocoa beans, used to give chocolate its texture and smooth mouthfeel; also used in some confectionery and cosmetics. It is a basic fat with low water content.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, used as a flavoring ingredient.
UPF

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
UPF

soy lecithin

Emulsifier derived from soy used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.
OK

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Common questions about Dark Chocolate Chips

Is Dark Chocolate Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark Chocolate Chips by The Pantry is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier lecithins (soya), which is an industrially extracted additive used to modify texture and shelf-life, fitting NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed ingredients.

Which ingredients in Dark Chocolate Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Dark Chocolate Chips as ultra-processed markers: emulsifier, soy lecithin. 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.