Galaxy

Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate

Barcode 5000159552998

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Yes — Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains palm fat (a highly refined oil) and the emulsifier soy lecithin, which are industrial additives according to the NOVA classification.

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)
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 Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate

Is Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate by Galaxy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains palm fat (a highly refined oil) and the emulsifier soy lecithin, which are industrial additives according to the NOVA classification.

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

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Dark milk chocolate by Tesco, single origin milk chocolate by Marks & Spencer, Milk Single Origin Chocolate by Waitrose. 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.

Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate

Ingredients

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Common questions about Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate

Is Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate ultra-processed?

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

What are healthier alternatives to Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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