Aldi Everyday Essentials

Chocolate Spread

Barcode 4088600560601

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Yes — Chocolate Spread is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar) and emulsifier lecithins, as well as refined palm oil, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

vegetable oils (palm oil, rapeseed oil)
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder (5%)

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, used for flavor and color in chocolate products.
OK

sweet whey powder

Dried whey, a dairy by‑product of cheese production, used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient in foods.
OK

hazelnuts (0,5%)
UPF

lecithin (emulsifier)

A phospholipid-based emulsifier commonly derived from soy, sunflower, or other sources; used to help fats mix with water in foods.

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Common questions about Chocolate Spread

Is Chocolate Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Spread by Aldi Everyday Essentials is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar) and emulsifier lecithins, as well as refined palm oil, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chocolate Spread as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, lecithin (emulsifier). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Chocolate Spread?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Chocolate Hazelnut Spread by Pip & Nut, Creamy Chocolate and hazelnut butter by plants. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.