Pip & Nut

Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

Barcode 5060367182110

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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.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

milk chocolate

A prepared chocolate product made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, milk powder, emulsifier, and vanilla flavoring.
OK

peanut butter

A spread made from ground roasted peanuts with added salt; typically a simple, minimally processed product.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

shea oil

Oil pressed from shea nuts; a basic vegetable oil used in cooking and formulation.
OK

agave syrup

A traditional natural sweetener extracted from the sap of the agave plant, used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

milk solids

Dried dairy solids derived from milk (protein, lactose, minerals) used as a dairy ingredient to add structure, flavor, and nutrition.

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Common questions about Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

Is Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup as an ultra-processed marker: milk chocolate. 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.