Perkier

Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Bar

Barcode 5060319170820

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Bar is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), emulsifier sunflower lecithin, humectant glycerol, soy crisps (isolated soy protein), and multiple natural flavourings. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of these additives and flavourings makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

peanuts (32%)
OK

chicory root fibre

Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
OK

dark chocolate (17%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, natural vanilla flavouring)
OK

dates (dates)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

soy crisps (soy protein, tapioca starch)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

rice crisps (rice flour, sugar, dried carrot powder)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

date syrup

A traditional sweet syrup produced by concentrating date fruits. Thick, amber syrup with a caramel-like flavor, used as a natural 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.
UPF

glycerol (glycerin)

A sugar alcohol used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods; often added to retain moisture.
OK

sea salt (0.4%)
OK

vitamin blend (maltodextrin, vitamins c, d, b12)
UPF

natural caramel flavouring

Flavoring derived from caramel used to impart caramel notes; flavorings can be natural extracts and may include caramel color. Flavorings are considered UPF because they are extracted/isolated additives.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Bar

Is Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Bar ultra-processed?

Yes — Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Bar by Perkier is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), emulsifier sunflower lecithin, humectant glycerol, soy crisps (isolated soy protein), and multiple natural flavourings. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of these additives and flavourings makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Bar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Bar as ultra-processed markers: glycerol (glycerin), natural caramel flavouring, sunflower lecithin, natural flavouring. 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.