Island Bakery

Chocolate Gingers

Barcode 5060027070115

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

No — Chocolate Gingers is not ultra-processed.

Contains wheat flour, dark chocolate made from basic ingredients (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla powder), stem ginger, sugar, butter, root ginger, sea salt, and a basic raising agent (ammonium carbonate). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings are present, so it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic ground grain product used as a staple in baking; may include fortification minerals/vitamins.
OK

dark chocolate 26%

A chocolate product with 26% cocoa solids, containing cocoa mass, sugar, and cocoa butter; often used in desserts and baking.
OK

stem ginger 16%

Preserved or pickled ginger used to impart warm, spicy flavor in dishes and beverages.
OK

sugar

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

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

root ginger

Fresh rhizome of Zingiber officinale used to impart spicy, aromatic flavor; commonly added in small amounts.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

ammonium carbonate (raising agent)

A chemical leavening agent (ammonium carbonate) used to help baked goods rise; sometimes found in chocolates as part of the formulation.

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Common questions about Chocolate Gingers

Is Chocolate Gingers ultra-processed?

No — Chocolate Gingers by Island Bakery is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains wheat flour, dark chocolate made from basic ingredients (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla powder), stem ginger, sugar, butter, root ginger, sea salt, and a basic raising agent (ammonium carbonate). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings are present, so it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

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.