Tesco

Plain au chocolate

Barcode 5057545890691

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Plain au chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including emulsifiers (E471, E472), thickener (E466), preservative (E200), colorant (carotenoids), and refined vegetable fats including palm fat. These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

farine de blé 43%
OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
OK

graisse végétale (palme, tournessol, coprah)
OK

chocolat 10% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : e471,e472, sel, lait écrémé en poudre - epaississant : e466,gluten de ble, colorant : caratenoide, agent de traitement de la farine : acide ascorbique, acide citreique, conservateur : e200, proteines de lait.)

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Common questions about Plain au chocolate

Is Plain au chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Plain au chocolate by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including emulsifiers (E471, E472), thickener (E466), preservative (E200), colorant (carotenoids), and refined vegetable fats including palm fat. These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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.