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Yes — Belgian Dark Chocolate is ultra-processed.
Classified as UPF due to the presence of emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and is considered an ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA classification.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Vegan Organic Chocolate Almonds
Raw Chocolate Company
Not UPF
Ginger Dark Chocolate
Not UPF
Roasted almonds, hazelnuts, blackcurrants & rasberries
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Toasted Hazelnut Dark Organic Chocolate
Bennetto
Not UPF
Organic Chocolate Buttons (Dark Chocolate)
Montezuma’s
Not UPF
Excellence Noir Intense 70% Cacao
Lindt
Not UPF
Excellence 85% Cacao Rich Dark
Lindt
Not UPF
Dark milk chocolate
Tesco
Not UPF
single origin milk chocolate
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Absolute black dark chocolate
Montezuma's
Not UPF
Yes — Belgian Dark Chocolate by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF due to the presence of emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and is considered an ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA classification.
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.
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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.