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Yes — Dark chocolate is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives: soya lecithins (an emulsifier) and flavouring. Emulsifiers and added flavourings are markers of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.
Other chocolate & sweets Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Dark Chocolate
Waitrose & Partners
Not UPF
Almond Butter & Salted Caramel Cups
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Organic Peruvian 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate
Moser Roth
Not UPF
Milk Chocolate Buttons 38%
Montezuma
Not UPF
Crunchy Mint dark chocolate
Hu
Not UPF
Dark milk chocolate with blood orange
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Dark chocolate
Waitrose
Not UPF
Smooth operator milk chocolate
Montezuma's
Not UPF
Urban Fruit Snack Pack Strawberry
smashing strawberry
Not UPF
Dark Chocolate
Lindt
Not UPF
Yes — Dark chocolate by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives: soya lecithins (an emulsifier) and flavouring. Emulsifiers and added flavourings are markers of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.
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.
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.
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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.