Exceptional by Asda

Ugandan Dark Chocolate 85%

Barcode 5063089519790

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

No — Ugandan Dark Chocolate 85% is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are cocoa mass, sugar, and cocoa butter, which are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, or UPF markers. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cocoa mass

Cocoa mass (also called cacao mass or cocoa liquor) is the ground, roasted cacao beans resulting in a paste used to make chocolate. It consists of cocoa solids and cocoa butter.
OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter and cocoa solids

Cocoa butter (fat) and cocoa solids (non-fat component) used in chocolate making, often with a minimum cocoa solids percentage; may indicate certifications and potential allergen traces.

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Common questions about Ugandan Dark Chocolate 85%

Is Ugandan Dark Chocolate 85% ultra-processed?

No — Ugandan Dark Chocolate 85% by Exceptional by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are cocoa mass, sugar, and cocoa butter, which are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, or UPF markers. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

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.