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Yes — Belgian Dark Chocolate is ultra-processed.
The product contains emulsifier (soya lecithin) and natural vanilla flavour, which are industrial additives used for texture and flavour, making it ultra-processed according to NOVA.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Highland All Butter Shortbread Rounds
Waitrose & Partners Dutch organic
Not UPF
Cheddar Cheese Thins
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Goodies Banana & Date Fruit Bars 6 x
Organix Chunky Fruit
Not UPF
Shortbread all butter petticoat tails
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Shortbread Fingers
Walkers Shortbread Ltd.
Not UPF
All Butter Cinnamon Knots
Waitrose & Partners
Not UPF
All Butter Shortbread
Morrisons
Not UPF
Pure Butter Shortbread
Walkers
Not UPF
Butter Biscuits
Not UPF
All butter sweethearts
Chloe’s
Not UPF
Yes — Belgian Dark Chocolate by Kallø is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains emulsifier (soya lecithin) and natural vanilla flavour, which are industrial additives used for texture and flavour, making it ultra-processed according to NOVA.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Belgian Chocolate Organic Rice Cakes. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
