Buttermilk

Caramel Nougat Choccy Bar

Barcode 5036854001486

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Yes — Caramel Nougat Choccy Bar is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives that fall under NOVA Group 4. Specifically, glucose syrup and golden syrup are industrially processed sugar syrups, and natural flavourings are extracted additives used to modify flavour. It also includes emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, rapeseed lecithin), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability, and hydrolysed pea protein, an industrially processed protein ingredient. Any one of these would be enough to classify the product as UPF; together they clearly place it in the ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

rice powder (dried rice syrup, rice starch, rice flour)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, rapeseed lecithin)
UPF

hydrolysed pea protein

Hydrolyzed protein derived from peas, often used as a protein source or functional ingredient.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
UPF

golden syrup

A traditional light amber syrup made from hydrolyzed starch, used as a sweetener.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.

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Common questions about Caramel Nougat Choccy Bar

Is Caramel Nougat Choccy Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Caramel Nougat Choccy Bar by Buttermilk is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives that fall under NOVA Group 4. Specifically, glucose syrup and golden syrup are industrially processed sugar syrups, and natural flavourings are extracted additives used to modify flavour. It also includes emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin, rapeseed lecithin), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability, and hydrolysed pea protein, an industrially processed protein ingredient. Any one of these would be enough to classify the product as UPF; together they clearly place it in the ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Caramel Nougat Choccy Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Caramel Nougat Choccy Bar as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, hydrolysed pea protein, golden syrup, natural flavourings. 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?

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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.