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Instant Hot Chocolate by Galaxy
Galaxy

Instant Hot Chocolate

Barcode 5060113912640
Scanned  34  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Instant Hot Chocolate is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including dried glucose syrup, flavourings, emulsifier (e471), stabilisers (guar gum, E466, E340ii, E339ii, E452i), anti-caking agent (E551), emulsifier (soya lecithin), sweetener (sodium saccharin), and palm fat. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    whey permeate (milk)
    Dairy byproduct comprising lactose, minerals, and residual proteins from whey; used as a sweetener or functional ingredient.
  • 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
    coconut oil
    Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
  • UPF
    dried glucose syrup
    Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
  • OK
    lactose (milk)
    A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
  • OK
    milk chocolate (3,0%) (sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, lactose and protein from whey (milk), palm fat, whey powder (milk), milk fat, emulsitjer (soya lecithin), natural vanilla extract)
  • OK
    Skimmed Milk Powder
    Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
  • 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
    stabilisers (guar gum, e466, e340ii, e339ii, e452i)
  • OK
    low sodium salt (sea salt, potassium chloride, magnesium sulphate)
  • OK
    anti-caking agent (e551)
  • OK
    milk proteins
    Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
  • UPF
    mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier
    Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.
  • UPF
    sodium saccharin
    A synthetic artificial sweetener used to replace sugar in foods and drinks; very sweet, calorie-free; often used in diet products and as a flavor enhancer partner. Considered an additive and is commonly used in processed foods.
  • OK
    suitable for vegetarians

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Common questions about Instant Hot Chocolate

Is Instant Hot Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Instant Hot Chocolate by Galaxy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including dried glucose syrup, flavourings, emulsifier (e471), stabilisers (guar gum, E466, E340ii, E339ii, E452i), anti-caking agent (E551), emulsifier (soya lecithin), sweetener (sodium saccharin), and palm fat. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Instant Hot Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Instant Hot Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: dried glucose syrup, flavourings, mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier, sodium saccharin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Instant Hot Chocolate?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Bournville Cocoa by Cadbury, Drinking Chocolate by Sainsbury's, Cacao Bliss. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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