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Choco Snaps by Tesco
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Choco Snaps

Barcode 5057753928063
Scanned  19  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Choco Snaps is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredients list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients such as emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring/flavourings, barley malt extract, and dextrose. Under NOVA, these additives and refined ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    rice
    A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    milk chocolate (5%) [sugar
  • OK
    cocoa mass
    Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
  • OK
    dried milk (milk powder)
    Milk powder produced by drying milk, a processed dairy product.
  • 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
    dried skimmed milk. emulsifier (soya lecithins)
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    fat-reduced cocoa powder
    Cocoa powder from which most of the fat (cocoa butter) has been removed; used to add cocoa flavor with lower fat content.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    pantothenic acid
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient fortifier or dietary supplement in fortified foods and supplements.
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    riboflavin
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)
    Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
  • OK
    folic acid
    A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
  • OK
    vitamin d
    Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
  • OK
    vitamin b12
    A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Choco Snaps

Is Choco Snaps ultra-processed?

Yes — Choco Snaps by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredients list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients such as emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring/flavourings, barley malt extract, and dextrose. Under NOVA, these additives and refined ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Choco Snaps are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Choco Snaps as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, dextrose, Barley Malt Extract, flavourings. 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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