J. D. Gross

Belgian Chocolate Seashells

Barcode 4335619289796

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Yes — Belgian Chocolate Seashells is ultra-processed.

Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including emulsifier: lecithins (explicitly pre-identified as UPF), natural vanilla flavouring, and refined ingredients like fat-reduced cocoa powder and hazelnut oil used in an industrial confectionery formulation.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

j. d.g 63% hazelnut nougat filling (sugar, 23.3% hazelnuts, cocoa butter, fat reduced cocoa powder, hazelnut oil, emulsifier: lecithins; natural vanilla flavouring)
OK

18.5% white chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder, natural vanilla flavouring)
UPF

lecithin (emulsifier)

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

17% milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, whole milk powder, emulsifier: lecithins; natural vanilla flavouring)
OK

1.5% chocolate (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, milkfat, emulsifier: lecithins; natural vanilla flavouring)

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Common questions about Belgian Chocolate Seashells

Is Belgian Chocolate Seashells ultra-processed?

Yes — Belgian Chocolate Seashells by J. D. Gross is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including emulsifier: lecithins (explicitly pre-identified as UPF), natural vanilla flavouring, and refined ingredients like fat-reduced cocoa powder and hazelnut oil used in an industrial confectionery formulation.

Which ingredients in Belgian Chocolate Seashells are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Belgian Chocolate Seashells as an ultra-processed marker: lecithin (emulsifier). 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.