Crosta & Mollica

Chocolate & Hazelnut Baci

Barcode 5060198648380

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Yes — Chocolate & Hazelnut Baci is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains lecithin, an emulsifier that is an industrial additive, which places it in the UPF category under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour sugar

A basic ingredient blend consisting of wheat flour and sugar; commonly used as a baking base.
OK

toasted piemonte hazelnuts (18%)

Hazelnuts that have been toasted, containing 18% nuts by weight; a natural ingredient used for flavor and texture.
OK

fresh butter (17%)

Butter with 17% fat content; a dairy fat ingredient used for richness and texture.
OK

chocolate (10%) (cocoa mass", sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: lecithin)

A chocolate ingredient list that includes cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, and lecithin as an emulsifier. The originalName seems corrupted with an HTML entity; treat as a compound chocolate ingredient listing.
OK

"certified rainforest alliance

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Common questions about Chocolate & Hazelnut Baci

Is Chocolate & Hazelnut Baci ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate & Hazelnut Baci by Crosta & Mollica is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains lecithin, an emulsifier that is an industrial additive, which places it in the UPF category under NOVA.

What are healthier alternatives to Chocolate & Hazelnut Baci?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate by Hu, Hazelnut, Caramelised Cashew & Pistachio Milk Chocolate by Waitrose. 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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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.