Hazelnut Chocolate

Barcode 5055365689389

Yes — Hazelnut Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier that is an extracted, industrial additive according to NOVA-style criteria, even though the rest of the ingredients (cocoa products, sugar, hazelnuts) are basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cocoa solids

The non-fat cocoa component derived from cocoa beans used to impart chocolate flavor and color.
OK

cocoa butter

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

cocoa mass

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

sugar

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

hazelnut flour (17%)
UPF

sunflower lecithin

A phospholipid-rich emulsifier extracted from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture and prevent separation in products.
OK

hazelnuts

Edible nuts from Corylus trees, rich in fat, protein, and micronutrients; commonly roasted or eaten raw as a snack or used in baking and confectionery.

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Common questions about Hazelnut Chocolate

Is Hazelnut Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Hazelnut Chocolate is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier that is an extracted, industrial additive according to NOVA-style criteria, even though the rest of the ingredients (cocoa products, sugar, hazelnuts) are basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Hazelnut Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Hazelnut Chocolate as an ultra-processed marker: sunflower lecithin. 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.