Waitrose

Belgian Milk Chocolate

Barcode 5000169608050

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Yes — Belgian Milk Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier) and unspecified flavouring, which are industrial additives per NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

cocoa butter

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

dried full cream milk
OK

cocoa mass

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

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

A natural phospholipid emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture, blend fats and water, and stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

flavouring milk chocolate contains cocoa solids 32% minimum
OK

milk solids

Dried or concentrated dairy solids derived from milk used to add milk flavor and protein; commonly found in dairy products and fortified foods.

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Common questions about Belgian Milk Chocolate

Is Belgian Milk Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Belgian Milk Chocolate by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier) and unspecified flavouring, which are industrial additives per NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Belgian Milk Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Belgian Milk Chocolate as an ultra-processed marker: sunflower lecithin. 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.