Chocolate Magnesium Drink Mix

Barcode 5060570041679

Yes — Chocolate Magnesium Drink Mix is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including natural flavouring and the high-intensity sweetener steviol glycosides. According to NOVA criteria and the given rules, natural flavouring is an industrial flavor additive, and steviol glycosides is an extracted sweetener, both characteristic of UPFs. Other specialized ingredients such as phosphatidylserine and ashwagandha root extract further indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary use.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

l-glycine
OK

reduced fat cocoa powder (40%)
OK

magnesium bisglycinate
OK

magnesium citrate

A magnesium salt of citric acid used as a dietary supplement for magnesium supplementation and stool softening in some formulations.
OK

ashwagandha root extract (12%)(within somnifera root)(4%)
UPF

natural flavouring

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

soybean

A leguminous seed used as a staple protein source; commonly processed into soybeans, tofu, soy milk, and miso.
OK

phosphatidylserine
UPF

steviol glycosides (stevia)

A high-intensity non-nutritive sweetener extracted from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, used to sweeten products.
OK

rooibos tea (1%)

Common questions about Chocolate Magnesium Drink Mix

Is Chocolate Magnesium Drink Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Magnesium Drink Mix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including natural flavouring and the high-intensity sweetener steviol glycosides. According to NOVA criteria and the given rules, natural flavouring is an industrial flavor additive, and steviol glycosides is an extracted sweetener, both characteristic of UPFs. Other specialized ingredients such as phosphatidylserine and ashwagandha root extract further indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary use.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Magnesium Drink Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chocolate Magnesium Drink Mix as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, steviol glycosides (stevia). 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?

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.