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Yes — Ricecakes dark chocolate is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the dark chocolate contains emulsifier (soya lecithin) and natural vanilla flavouring, which are industrial additives used for texture and flavour.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Tesco Finest five grain muesli
Tesco
Not UPF
Achocolatado em Pó
Continente
Not UPF
Jumbo British porridge oats
Asda
Not UPF
Spaghetti tricolore
ITALIAMO
Not UPF
Wholemeal Rye Flour imp
Doves Farm, Doves Farm Organic
Not UPF
Super cosy drinking chocolate
Clipper
Not UPF
Cornflour
Asda
Not UPF
Mixed Berry Compote M&S
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Peach Halves in Grape Juice
Freshona
Not UPF
Self raising flour
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Yes — Ricecakes dark chocolate by Metcalfe's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the dark chocolate contains emulsifier (soya lecithin) and natural vanilla flavouring, which are industrial additives used for texture and flavour.
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.