Cadbury

Cadbury Drinking Chocolate

Barcode 5034660022220

Yes — Cadbury Drinking Chocolate is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive "flavouring," which is an industrially produced additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar, cocoa powder, acidity regulator (potassium carbonates), and cocoa solids are not UPF on their own, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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.
OK

potassium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as an acidity regulator in foods and sometimes as a leavening aid; a common food additive with minimal processing.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

cocoa solids

Non-fat cocoa solids content used as the flavor and color component in chocolate products. Suitable as a basic culinary ingredient derived from cocoa beans.

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Common questions about Cadbury Drinking Chocolate

Is Cadbury Drinking Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Cadbury Drinking Chocolate by Cadbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive "flavouring," which is an industrially produced additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar, cocoa powder, acidity regulator (potassium carbonates), and cocoa solids are not UPF on their own, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Cadbury Drinking Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cadbury Drinking Chocolate as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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?

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.