Chocolate Candy

Barcode 5056357999677

Yes — Chocolate Candy is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF ingredients: an emulsifier (soy lecithin), unspecified vegetable oil that is likely refined, and flavouring, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. These are industrial additives/formulations beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

cocoa powder (cocoa mass, cocoa butter)
OK

milk solids

Dried component of milk containing proteins, lactose, and minerals; used as a milk-derived ingredient.
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

emulsifier (soy lecithin)
UPF

flavouring

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

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Common questions about Chocolate Candy

Is Chocolate Candy ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Candy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF ingredients: an emulsifier (soy lecithin), unspecified vegetable oil that is likely refined, and flavouring, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. These are industrial additives/formulations beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Candy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chocolate Candy as an ultra-processed marker: 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.