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Dark chocolate nuts & sea salt

Barcode 5000159528511

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Yes — Dark chocolate nuts & sea salt is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. Specifically, glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), fructo-oligosaccharides (an isolated fiber/sweetener), emulsifier soy lecithin, and natural flavouring are all extracted or industrially processed additives used to modify texture, sweetness, or flavor, which places this product in the UPF category under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
OK

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
OK

dark chocolate coating (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, fat-reduced cocoa powder, emulsifier (söy lecithin), natural flavouring)
OK

fructo-oligosaccharides
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

cocoa mass

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

emulsifier (soy lecithin); skimmed milk powder

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Common questions about Dark chocolate nuts & sea salt

Is Dark chocolate nuts & sea salt ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark chocolate nuts & sea salt by KIND is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. Specifically, glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), fructo-oligosaccharides (an isolated fiber/sweetener), emulsifier soy lecithin, and natural flavouring are all extracted or industrially processed additives used to modify texture, sweetness, or flavor, which places this product in the UPF category under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Dark chocolate nuts & sea salt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Dark chocolate nuts & sea salt as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Dark chocolate nuts & sea salt?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Veloforte Mocha by Veloforte. 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?

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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.