Tesco

Pain Au Chocolat

Barcode 5000436733607

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pain Au Chocolat is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: anhydrous milk fat (pre-identified UPF ingredient), emulsifier (soya lecithins), and dark chocolate containing multiple processed components. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat grain, typically refined into a fine powder and often enriched with minerals (calcium carbonate, iron) and vitamins (niacin).
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

dark chocolate (22%)
OK

butter

Dairy fat from milk, containing about 18% milk solids not fat (butter).
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sugar

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

pasteurised egg

A basic animal-derived food ingredient from eggs. Used as a protein source in dishes.
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid). dark chocolate contains: sugar
OK

cocoa mass

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

cocoa butter

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

Anhydrous Milk Fat

Anhydrous milk fat is the fat derived from milk with the water and non-fat solids removed.
UPF

soy lecithin

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

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Common questions about Pain Au Chocolat

Is Pain Au Chocolat ultra-processed?

Yes — Pain Au Chocolat by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: anhydrous milk fat (pre-identified UPF ingredient), emulsifier (soya lecithins), and dark chocolate containing multiple processed components. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial processing according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Pain Au Chocolat are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Pain Au Chocolat as ultra-processed markers: Anhydrous Milk Fat, 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.