Waitrose & Partners

Dark Chocolate

Barcode 5000169567555

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No — Dark Chocolate is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or flavorings, so this is not ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.

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Common questions about Dark Chocolate

Is Dark Chocolate ultra-processed?

No — Dark Chocolate by Waitrose & Partners is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or flavorings, so this is not ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.