Galaxy

Galaxy Instant Hot Chocolate

Barcode 5060113912701

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Yes — Galaxy Instant Hot Chocolate is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including pre-identified UPF ingredients skimmed milk powder and flavourings, as well as dried glucose syrup, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E471), stabilisers (E412, E466, E340ii, E339i), E452, anti-caking agent (E551), and artificial sweetener E955 (sucralose). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

whey permeate (milk)

Dairy byproduct comprising lactose, minerals, and residual proteins from whey; used as a sweetener or functional ingredient.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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, emulsifier (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 (e412, e466, e340ii, e339i)
UPF

polyphosphates

Polyphosphate salts used as emulsifiers and stabilisers; often included as processing aids and food additives.
OK

low sodium salt (sea salt, potassium chloride, magnesium sulphate)
OK

anti-caking agent (e551); milk proteins
UPF

mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.
OK

sweetener (e955)

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Common questions about Galaxy Instant Hot Chocolate

Is Galaxy Instant Hot Chocolate ultra-processed?

Yes — Galaxy Instant Hot Chocolate by Galaxy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including pre-identified UPF ingredients skimmed milk powder and flavourings, as well as dried glucose syrup, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E471), stabilisers (E412, E466, E340ii, E339i), E452, anti-caking agent (E551), and artificial sweetener E955 (sucralose). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Galaxy Instant Hot Chocolate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Galaxy Instant Hot Chocolate as ultra-processed markers: dried glucose syrup, flavourings, polyphosphates, mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier. 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?

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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.