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Milk Chocolate Spread by Jim Jams
Jim Jams

Milk Chocolate Spread

Barcode 5060376790054
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Milk Chocolate Spread is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: maltitol (a polyol sweetener produced industrially), sustainable palm oil (refined palm fruit oil), lecithin (an emulsifier), and natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring). The presence of any of these makes the product an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    natural sweetener (maltitol)
  • UPF
    vegetable oil (rapeseed, sustainable palm)
    A blend of vegetable oils, primarily rapeseed (canola) oil, with a palm oil component. Used as a basic cooking oil and ingredient base in foods.
  • OK
    Skimmed Milk Powder
    Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
  • OK
    fat reduced cocoa
  • OK
    whey powder
    Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
  • OK
    lecithin
    A natural emulsifier commonly derived from soy, sunflower, or other seeds. Used to help blend fats with water in foods like chocolates, margarine, and bakery products.
  • 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 Milk Chocolate Spread

Is Milk Chocolate Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Milk Chocolate Spread by Jim Jams is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: maltitol (a polyol sweetener produced industrially), sustainable palm oil (refined palm fruit oil), lecithin (an emulsifier), and natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring). The presence of any of these makes the product an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Milk Chocolate Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Milk Chocolate Spread as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oil (rapeseed, sustainable palm), natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Milk Chocolate Spread?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Chocolate Hazelnut Spread by Pip & Nut, Creamy Chocolate and hazelnut butter by plants. 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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