Waitrose

Single origin dark chocolate

Barcode 5000169567401

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

Yes — Single origin dark chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithin), which is an industrial additive used as an emulsifier, placing it in NOVA group 4. Other ingredients (cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla extract) are minimally processed/basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cocoa mass

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

sugar (cane)

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

cocoa butter

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

emulsifier (_soya_ lecithin)
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 Single origin dark chocolate

Is Single origin dark chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Single origin dark chocolate by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithin), which is an industrial additive used as an emulsifier, placing it in NOVA group 4. Other ingredients (cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla extract) are minimally processed/basic culinary ingredients.

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.