Tesco

Milk Chocolate

Barcode 5057753211745

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Milk Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithins) and flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and taste.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

dried whole milk

Dried form of whole milk, produced by removing water from fresh milk until a powdery substance. It provides dairy solids and fat.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

emulsifier (_soya_ lecithins)
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 Milk Chocolate

Is Milk Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithins) and flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and taste.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Milk Chocolate 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?

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.