A dozen portly penguins

Barcode 5055365692396

Yes — A dozen portly penguins is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and taste. Under NOVA, their presence classifies the product as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cocoa solids (cocoa butter, cocoa mass)
OK

sugar

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

full cream milk powder
UPF

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

butter oil (from milk)
OK

natural colour (carotene)
OK

flavouring. milk chocolate contains minimum 40% cocoa solids
OK

minimum 20% milk solids. for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may contain tree nuts
OK

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
OK

gluten

A protein composite found in wheat and other cereals; used as a binding agent in doughs and baked goods.
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
OK

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

sesame. suitable for vegetarians. alcohol free. no artificial flavours

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Common questions about A dozen portly penguins

Is A dozen portly penguins ultra-processed?

Yes — A dozen portly penguins is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and taste. Under NOVA, their presence classifies the product as an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in A dozen portly penguins are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in A dozen portly penguins as an ultra-processed marker: Emulsifier (Soya 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?

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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.