Galaxy

Light instant hot chocolate

Barcode 5056357904190

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Yes — Light instant hot chocolate is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, palm fat, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E471), stabilisers (E412, E466, E340, E339, E4521), anti-caking agent (E551), flavouring, sweetener (E955), and barley malt extract. These industrial formulations and cosmetic additives classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

whey permeate (milk)

Dairy byproduct comprising lactose, minerals, and residual proteins from whey; used as a sweetener or functional ingredient.
OK

fat reduced cocoa powder (21%) maltodextrin
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

milk chocolate (6%) (sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, lactose and protein from whey (milk), palm fat, whey powder (milk), milk fat, emulsifier (soya lecithin), vanilla extract)
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

stabilisers (e412, e466, e340, e339, e4521)
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

anti-caking agent (e551)
UPF

flavouring

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

salt

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

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

sweetener (e955)
OK

emulsifier (e471). suitable for vegetarians. portions per pack: 21 nutrition information portion size: 10g /100g /10g 200ml (9) hot water

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Common questions about Light instant hot chocolate

Is Light instant hot chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Light instant hot chocolate by Galaxy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including skimmed milk powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, palm fat, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E471), stabilisers (E412, E466, E340, E339, E4521), anti-caking agent (E551), flavouring, sweetener (E955), and barley malt extract. These industrial formulations and cosmetic additives classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Light instant hot chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Light instant hot chocolate as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, Barley Malt Extract, 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?

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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.