Chocolate Drink Mix

Barcode 5056357914137

Yes — Chocolate Drink Mix is ultra-processed.

Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives including sweetener, glucose syrup, modified starch, natural flavoring, emulsifier (soy lecithin), and color (caramel e150c), which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

cocoa powder processed with alkali

Dutched cocoa powder treated with alkalizing agents to reduce acidity and darken color; common baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

sweetener

A generic category for substances used to sweeten foods and drinks, including artificial and natural sweeteners; commonly used as an additive in processed foods and beverages.
OK

butter fat
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
OK

whey powder

Powder derived from whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese production, rich in whey proteins and commonly used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
OK

egg albumen
OK

emulsifier (soy lecithin)
UPF

natural flavoring

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; often composed of essential oils, extracts, or blends.
OK

salt

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

color (caramel e150c)

Common questions about Chocolate Drink Mix

Is Chocolate Drink Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Drink Mix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives including sweetener, glucose syrup, modified starch, natural flavoring, emulsifier (soy lecithin), and color (caramel e150c), which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Drink Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Chocolate Drink Mix as ultra-processed markers: sweetener, glucose syrup, modified starch, natural flavoring. 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.