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Yes — Salted dark chocolate almonds is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations. Specifically, it includes an emulsifier (soya lecithin) and natural flavouring, both of which are UPF ingredients according to NOVA-style criteria. While base ingredients like almonds, cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, salt, and cocoa powder are not UPF on their own, the presence of these additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.
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Yes — Salted dark chocolate almonds by Forest Feast is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations. Specifically, it includes an emulsifier (soya lecithin) and natural flavouring, both of which are UPF ingredients according to NOVA-style criteria. While base ingredients like almonds, cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, salt, and cocoa powder are not UPF on their own, the presence of these additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Salted dark chocolate almonds as ultra-processed markers: Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including chocolate orange dipped almonds by Deliciously Ella, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Dusted Almonds by Holland & Barrett, Dark Chocolate Almonds by Holland & Barrett. 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.