Yes — Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the milk chocolate contains sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier) and natural vanilla flavouring, both of which are industrial additives according to NOVA. All it takes is one such ingredient for the whole product to be considered UPF.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Waitrose No1 Dark Chocolate
Waitrose
Not UPF
Chocolate Dipped Fruits & Nuts
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Fitzroy Rich & Smooth Dark Chocolate
Montezuma's
Not UPF
Freeze Dried Strawberry Slices
THE FOODIE MARKET
Not UPF
Dark 85%
Raw Halo
Not UPF
Excellence 85% Cacao Noir Puissant
Lindt
Not UPF
Ombar fondant truffé noisette
Ombar
Not UPF
Sweet Popcorn
Coop
Not UPF
Ugandan Dark Chocolate 85%
Exceptional by Asda
Not UPF
Apple Rice Cakes
Tesco
Not UPF
Yes — Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup by Pip & Nut is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the milk chocolate contains sunflower lecithin (an emulsifier) and natural vanilla flavouring, both of which are industrial additives according to NOVA. All it takes is one such ingredient for the whole product to be considered UPF.
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.