Divine

Ark chocolate 85%

Barcode 5017397001959

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Yes — Ark chocolate 85% is ultra-processed.

The product contains sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier, which is an industrial additive and therefore classifies the chocolate as ultra-processed according to NOVA. All products containing such additives are considered UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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.
OK

sugar

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

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

vanilla. cocoa solids 85% minimum. may contain: milk
OK

cereals containing gluten and nuts

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Common questions about Ark chocolate 85%

Is Ark chocolate 85% ultra-processed?

Yes — Ark chocolate 85% by Divine is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier, which is an industrial additive and therefore classifies the chocolate as ultra-processed according to NOVA. All products containing such additives are considered UPF.

Which ingredients in Ark chocolate 85% are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Ark chocolate 85% 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.