Waitrose

Dark single origin chocolate orange & almond

Barcode 5000169567432

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Yes — Dark single origin chocolate orange & almond is ultra-processed.

The product contains emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavouring, which are industrial additives. According to NOVA, the presence of such emulsifiers and flavourings classifies a food as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

almonds (12%)
OK

cocoa butter

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

hazelnut paste

Ground hazelnuts paste used as a spread or ingredient; a minimally processed nut product.
OK

emulsifier (soya per energy kj 2435 244 lecithin)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

energy kcal 587 59 orange oil fat 43.7g 4.4g dark chocolate contains

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Common questions about Dark single origin chocolate orange & almond

Is Dark single origin chocolate orange & almond ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark single origin chocolate orange & almond by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavouring, which are industrial additives. According to NOVA, the presence of such emulsifiers and flavourings classifies a food as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Dark single origin chocolate orange & almond are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Dark single origin chocolate orange & almond as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.