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Yes — Cocoa Orange is ultra-processed.
The product contains 'natural flavouring', which is an industrial additive and classified as ultra-processed according to the NOVA guidelines provided. Even though the base ingredients (dates, cashews, raisins, cocoa) are minimally processed, the presence of this additive makes the overall product ultra-processed.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Yes — Cocoa Orange by Nakd is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains 'natural flavouring', which is an industrial additive and classified as ultra-processed according to the NOVA guidelines provided. Even though the base ingredients (dates, cashews, raisins, cocoa) are minimally processed, the presence of this additive makes the overall product ultra-processed.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Cocoa Orange as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Lemon Drizzle Bars by nakd. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
