Tesco

Ms Molly's plain chocolate

Barcode 5057753211844

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Yes — Ms Molly's plain chocolate is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list includes lecithins (an emulsifier) and flavouring, both of which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and whey powder are not UPF on their own, but the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

cocoa mass

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

cocoa butter

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

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

lecithins (sunflower, rapeseed)

Emulsifier derived from sunflower and rapeseed lecithin, used to blend fats and water and improve texture in foods. Commonly found in chocolate, baked goods, and dairy products.
UPF

flavouring, dark chocolate contains: cocoa solids 49% minimum

Flavouring agents used to enhance taste in dark chocolate; the product specifies 49% minimum cocoa solids. This may include natural or artificial flavorings.

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Common questions about Ms Molly's plain chocolate

Is Ms Molly's plain chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Ms Molly's plain chocolate by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list includes lecithins (an emulsifier) and flavouring, both of which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and whey powder are not UPF on their own, but the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Ms Molly's plain chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Ms Molly's plain chocolate as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring, dark chocolate contains: cocoa solids 49% minimum. 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.