Clipper, Clipper - Teas

Hot Chocolate

Barcode 5021991938788

No — Hot Chocolate is not ultra-processed.

A simple hot chocolate made from straightforward ingredients.

This hot chocolate is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA guidance. It contains sugar, skimmed milk powder, whey permeate powder, and cocoa powder—simple food ingredients without artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils. Milk powders and cocoa powder are basic processed ingredients rather than industrial formulations.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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sugar

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

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.
OK

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 Hot Chocolate

Is Hot Chocolate ultra-processed?

No — Hot Chocolate by Clipper, Clipper - Teas is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This hot chocolate is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA guidance. It contains sugar, skimmed milk powder, whey permeate powder, and cocoa powder—simple food ingredients without artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils. Milk powders and cocoa powder are basic processed ingredients rather than industrial formulations.

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.