Dark Chocolate

Barcode 5059697384516

Yes — Dark Chocolate is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients (cocoa mass, cocoa butter, sugar) are minimally processed/basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cocoa mass

Cocoa mass (also called cacao mass or cocoa liquor) is the ground, roasted cacao beans resulting in a paste used to make chocolate. It consists of cocoa solids and cocoa butter.
OK

cocoa butter

Cocoa butter is the fat extracted from cocoa beans, used to give chocolate its texture and smooth mouthfeel; also used in some confectionery and cosmetics. It is a basic fat with low water content.
OK

sugar

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

Is Dark Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark Chocolate is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive according to NOVA. Other ingredients (cocoa mass, cocoa butter, sugar) are minimally processed/basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of flavouring makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Dark Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Dark 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.