Tesco

Lighter hot chocolate

Barcode 5059697390005

Yes — Lighter hot chocolate is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients. Specifically, it contains glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugar syrup), polydextrose (a synthetic fiber/sweetener), thickeners (guar gum, carrageenan), flavouring (an industrial flavoring additive), anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide), stabiliser (potassium phosphate), and sweetener (sucralose, an artificial sweetener). According to the NOVA classification, the presence of these kinds of additives and industrial formulations makes the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

whey powder (_milk_)
OK

fat reduced cocoa powder 21%
OK

dried skimmed milk

Powdered skimmed (fat-reduced) milk used as a dairy ingredient or in desserts; a basic dairy product.
OK

glucose syrup. cocoa powder 6%
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

sugar

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

polydextrose
OK

thickeners (guar gum, carrageenan)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

_milk_ proteins
UPF

silicon dioxide

A fine, naturally occurring mineral (SiO2) used as an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping in powdered foods and seasonings.
OK

stabiliser (potassium phosphate)
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages; extremely sweet, often used in low-calorie products.

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Common questions about Lighter hot chocolate

Is Lighter hot chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Lighter hot chocolate by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients. Specifically, it contains glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugar syrup), polydextrose (a synthetic fiber/sweetener), thickeners (guar gum, carrageenan), flavouring (an industrial flavoring additive), anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide), stabiliser (potassium phosphate), and sweetener (sucralose, an artificial sweetener). According to the NOVA classification, the presence of these kinds of additives and industrial formulations makes the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Lighter hot chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Lighter hot chocolate as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, silicon dioxide, sucralose. 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.