Dr. Oetker

Dark chocolate created for bakers 54%

Barcode 5000254021535

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Yes — Dark chocolate created for bakers 54% is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithins) and unspecified flavouring, which are industrial additives according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cocoa mass

Cocoa mass (also called cacao mass or cocoa liquor) is the ground, roasted cacao beans resulting in a paste used to make chocolate. It consists of cocoa solids and cocoa butter.
OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter

Cocoa butter is the fat extracted from cocoa beans, used to give chocolate its texture and smooth mouthfeel; also used in some confectionery and cosmetics. It is a basic fat with low water content.
UPF

soy lecithin

An emulsifier derived from soybeans used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.
OK

flavouring. cocoa solids 54% minimum. *rainforest alliance certified. may also contain milk

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Common questions about Dark chocolate created for bakers 54%

Is Dark chocolate created for bakers 54% ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark chocolate created for bakers 54% by Dr. Oetker is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithins) and unspecified flavouring, which are industrial additives according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Dark chocolate created for bakers 54% are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Dark chocolate created for bakers 54% as an ultra-processed marker: soy 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.