biomel

Belgium chocolate biomel

Barcode 5060455490240

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Yes — Belgium chocolate biomel is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains guar gum and gellan gum, which are industrial stabilizers/thickeners used to modify texture, indicating ultra-processing according to NOVA. The presence of these additives, beyond basic culinary ingredients, classifies it as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

coconut milk (purified water, pressed coconut)
OK

raw cane sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugar cane; a common sweetener used in cooking and baking.
OK

cocoa

The roasted, ground beans or powder from the cacao tree used to make cocoa products and chocolate flavors.
UPF

gellan gum

A water-soluble polysaccharide produced by the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea, widely used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in foods and beverages.
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

vitamin b6

Essential water-soluble vitamin (pyridoxine). Commonly added to multivitamins and fortified foods; supports metabolism and neurotransmitter function.
OK

d (vitamin d)

Vitamin D used as a fortifying nutrient in foods or supplements.
OK

calcium and billions of live active cultures
OK

may contain traces of nuts (almonds)

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Common questions about Belgium chocolate biomel

Is Belgium chocolate biomel ultra-processed?

Yes — Belgium chocolate biomel by biomel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains guar gum and gellan gum, which are industrial stabilizers/thickeners used to modify texture, indicating ultra-processing according to NOVA. The presence of these additives, beyond basic culinary ingredients, classifies it as an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Belgium chocolate biomel are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Belgium chocolate biomel as ultra-processed markers: gellan gum, guar gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Belgium chocolate biomel?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Free Range Milk - Chocolate by Tom parker, Classic Chocolate Milk by Cocio. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.