Nomi
UPF Food Scanner
Know what’s really in your food
Get the free app
Milk Chocolate Truffles by Lindt
Lindt

Milk Chocolate Truffles

Barcode 5012454071357
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Milk Chocolate Truffles is ultra-processed.

A highly processed treat, best enjoyed occasionally.

This is filled milk chocolate. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients: lecithins (soya), an emulsifier used to modify texture; vanillin, a flavoring; glucose syrup, an industrially processed refined sugar; and palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil. The combination of chocolate coating and formulated filling also makes it a ready-to-eat industrial confectionery.

Common questions about Milk Chocolate Truffles

Is Milk Chocolate Truffles ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate Truffles by Lindt is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is filled milk chocolate. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients: lecithins (soya), an emulsifier used to modify texture; vanillin, a flavoring; glucose syrup, an industrially processed refined sugar; and palm oil, a highly processed and refined oil. The combination of chocolate coating and formulated filling also makes it a ready-to-eat industrial confectionery.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

BBC As seen on The One Show

Scan it yourself,
right in the aisle

This page was shared from Nomi, the free app that tells you instantly whether any food is ultra-processed.

  • Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label
  • Every ingredient explained in plain English
  • Daily check-ins show how food affects how you feel
  • Save favourites and build a healthier shopping list

Free download · No subscription needed to start scanning

Nomi monthly wellbeing report
Nomi scan result screen

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.

Nomi — UPF Scanner Free on iOS & Android
Get the app