Aldi

6 all butter pains au chocolat

Barcode 4088600412184

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Yes — 6 all butter pains au chocolat is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains soya lecithin, an extracted emulsifier used in the dark chocolate. The other ingredients, including wheat flour, butter, sugar, yeast, egg, salt, ascorbic acid, and enzymes, do not independently trigger the UPF classification under the stated criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

butter (milk) (21%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

dark chocolate (11%) (sugar, cocoa mass*, cocoa butter*, emulsifier: soya lecithin)
OK

sugar

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

pasteurized free-range egg

Egg from free-range hens that has been pasteurized for safety; a basic animal-derived ingredient.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid; enzyme

Common questions about 6 all butter pains au chocolat

Is 6 all butter pains au chocolat ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 all butter pains au chocolat by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains soya lecithin, an extracted emulsifier used in the dark chocolate. The other ingredients, including wheat flour, butter, sugar, yeast, egg, salt, ascorbic acid, and enzymes, do not independently trigger the UPF classification under the stated criteria.

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.