Costa

Millionaires Mocha

Barcode 5039303006438

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Yes — Millionaires Mocha is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), natural flavourings/natural vanilla flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), and stabilisers (potassium phosphates, sodium citrates). The presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

drinking chocolate

A chocolate beverage mix containing sugar and cocoa; 15% cocoa solids within the mix.
OK

skimmed milk powder

Dried skimmed milk with fat removed to a low fat content used as a dairy ingredient.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, used for chocolate drinks and baking.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

coconut oil

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

coffee

A beverage or drink staple derived from roasted and ground coffee beans; used for brewing caffeine-rich beverages. In this form, instant coffee is a soluble powder.
OK

whole milk powder

Dried milk with fat content from whole milk, used as a dairy ingredient or supplement in blends and baked goods.
UPF

belgian chocolate powder

A chocolate-flavored powder blend containing sugar, cocoa mass, reduced-fat cocoa powder and vanilla flavoring; used to make drinking chocolate or flavor desserts.
UPF

natural flavourings

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

stabilisers (potassium phosphates, sodium citrates)

Food stabilisers used to modify texture and prevent separation; contains potassium phosphates and sodium citrates.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about Millionaires Mocha

Is Millionaires Mocha ultra-processed?

Yes — Millionaires Mocha by Costa is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), natural flavourings/natural vanilla flavouring (industrial flavouring agents), and stabilisers (potassium phosphates, sodium citrates). The presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Millionaires Mocha are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Millionaires Mocha as ultra-processed markers: drinking chocolate, glucose syrup, belgian chocolate powder, natural flavourings, stabilisers (potassium phosphates, sodium citrates). 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.