Galaxy

Smooth Milk Chocolate Bar

Barcode 5000159470292

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Smooth Milk Chocolate Bar is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including palm fat and emulsifier (soya lecithin), which are used for texture and stability rather than as basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
OK

whey permeate (milk)

Dairy byproduct comprising lactose, minerals, and residual proteins from whey; used as a sweetener or functional ingredient.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
UPF

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.

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Common questions about Smooth Milk Chocolate Bar

Is Smooth Milk Chocolate Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Smooth Milk Chocolate Bar by Galaxy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including palm fat and emulsifier (soya lecithin), which are used for texture and stability rather than as basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Smooth Milk Chocolate Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Smooth Milk Chocolate Bar as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, Emulsifier (Soya 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.