Waitrose

Hazelnut, Caramelised Cashew & Pistachio Milk Chocolate

Barcode 5000169567388

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No — Hazelnut, Caramelised Cashew & Pistachio Milk Chocolate is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary items (cocoa butter, cane sugar, milk powder, cocoa mass, nuts, milk fat, salt, vanilla extract) and do not include industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing under the provided NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cocoa butter

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

sugar (cane)

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
OK

cocoa mass

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

hazelnuts

Dried tree nut commonly eaten raw or roasted.
OK

caramelised cashews

Cashew nuts coated in caramelised sugar.
OK

pistachio nuts

Dried tree nut.
OK

milk fat

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

salt

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

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Hazelnut, Caramelised Cashew & Pistachio Milk Chocolate

Is Hazelnut, Caramelised Cashew & Pistachio Milk Chocolate ultra-processed?

No — Hazelnut, Caramelised Cashew & Pistachio Milk Chocolate by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary items (cocoa butter, cane sugar, milk powder, cocoa mass, nuts, milk fat, salt, vanilla extract) and do not include industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing under the provided NOVA-based rules.

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.