Clipper

Fairtrade Instant Hot Chocolate

Barcode 5021991938771

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No — Fairtrade Instant Hot Chocolate is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

This hot chocolate is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It contains sugar, skimmed milk powder, whey permeate powder, and cocoa powder—basic ingredients and dairy-derived powders without artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or other UPF additives.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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sugar

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

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
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whey permeate powder

Dairy byproduct derived from whey processing, containing lactose, minerals and trace amounts of protein; used as a food ingredient in dairy products and baked goods.
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cocoa powder (15%)

Powdered cocoa with cocoa solids and fat; used for baking and confectionery; the 15% indicates cocoa content.

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Common questions about Fairtrade Instant Hot Chocolate

Is Fairtrade Instant Hot Chocolate ultra-processed?

No — Fairtrade Instant Hot Chocolate by Clipper is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This hot chocolate is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It contains sugar, skimmed milk powder, whey permeate powder, and cocoa powder—basic ingredients and dairy-derived powders without artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or other UPF additives.

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.

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.