McVitie's

McVities Hob Nobs Dark Chocolate 262g

Barcode 5000168176819

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Yes — McVities Hob Nobs Dark Chocolate 262g is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and processed ingredients such as palm vegetable fats/oil, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E476), natural flavouring, and glucose syrup. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

rolled oats (30%)
OK

dark chocolate (25%) [sugar
OK

cocoa mass

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

vegetable fats (palm (bill))
OK

cocoa butter

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

eners (soya lecithin, e476)
UPF

natural flavouring

A flavoring substance used to impart taste or aroma; likely an additive derived from natural sources. The extra closing bracket in the original name is ignored for description.
OK

wholemeal wheat flour

Wholegrain wheat flour used in baking.
OK

sugar

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

palm oil

Refined vegetable oil extracted from palm fruit; common culinary oil.
OK

glucos raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about McVities Hob Nobs Dark Chocolate 262g

Is McVities Hob Nobs Dark Chocolate 262g ultra-processed?

Yes — McVities Hob Nobs Dark Chocolate 262g by McVitie's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and processed ingredients such as palm vegetable fats/oil, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E476), natural flavouring, and glucose syrup. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in McVities Hob Nobs Dark Chocolate 262g are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in McVities Hob Nobs Dark Chocolate 262g as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, palm oil. 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.