Montezuma’s

Organic Chocolate Buttons (Dark Chocolate)

Barcode 5060719928021

No — Organic Chocolate Buttons (Dark Chocolate) is not ultra-processed.

This dark chocolate consists of organic cocoa mass, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, and organic vanilla extract. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrially refined sweeteners like glucose syrup or maltodextrin, and there are no emulsifiers, artificial flavors, colorings, or other cosmetic additives. The sugar is a simple organic cane sugar rather than an industrial sugar derivative, and the vanilla is a traditional extract. As a result, this product is not considered ultra-processed under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cocoa mass

Cocoa mass is the solid portion of cacao beans after roasting and grinding, used as a primary chocolate ingredient.
OK

organic cane sugar

Fine-grained, white sweetener derived from sugarcane, produced with organic farming methods.
OK

cocoa butter

Cocoa butter is the natural fat extracted from cacao beans, used for texture and richness in chocolate and baked goods.
OK

organic vanilla extract

A liquid flavoring made from vanilla beans dissolved in alcohol, used for aroma and sweetness.

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Common questions about Organic Chocolate Buttons (Dark Chocolate)

Is Organic Chocolate Buttons (Dark Chocolate) ultra-processed?

No — Organic Chocolate Buttons (Dark Chocolate) by Montezuma’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This dark chocolate consists of organic cocoa mass, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, and organic vanilla extract. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrially refined sweeteners like glucose syrup or maltodextrin, and there are no emulsifiers, artificial flavors, colorings, or other cosmetic additives. The sugar is a simple organic cane sugar rather than an industrial sugar derivative, and the vanilla is a traditional extract. As a result, this product is not considered ultra-processed under the NOVA system.

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.