Asda

Dark Chocolate By Asda

Barcode 5063089518021

Yes — Dark Chocolate By Asda is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithins), which is an industrial additive, making it a UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients like cocoa mass, sugar, lactose (milk), and vanilla extract are not UPF on their own.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cocoa mass

Ground or melted cocoa beans; pure cocoa solids used for chocolate making.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
UPF

soy lecithin

An emulsifier derived from soybeans used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Dark Chocolate By Asda

Is Dark Chocolate By Asda ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark Chocolate By Asda by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifier (soya lecithins), which is an industrial additive, making it a UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients like cocoa mass, sugar, lactose (milk), and vanilla extract are not UPF on their own.

Which ingredients in Dark Chocolate By Asda are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Dark Chocolate By Asda as an ultra-processed marker: soy lecithin. 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.