Kind

Dark chocolate nut

Barcode 5000159528696

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Yes — Dark chocolate nut is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and extracts: glucose syrup (industrial refined sugar syrup), emulsifier soya lecithin, natural flavouring, fat-reduced cocoa powder, and soya protein isolate in protein crisps. These are all markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

peanuts

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

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

protein crisps - (soya protein isolate, tapioca starch, salt)
UPF

glucose syrup

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

honey

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

cocoa mass

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

emulsifier soya lecithin
OK

sea salt. (may contain: milk, other nuts)
OK

gi fr best before: see front of pack

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Common questions about Dark chocolate nut

Is Dark chocolate nut ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark chocolate nut by Kind is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and extracts: glucose syrup (industrial refined sugar syrup), emulsifier soya lecithin, natural flavouring, fat-reduced cocoa powder, and soya protein isolate in protein crisps. These are all markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Dark chocolate nut are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Dark chocolate nut as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. 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.